Average Production Technician Salary in Saudi Arabia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Production Technician salary for 2024 in Saudi Arabia and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Saudi riyal. To keep things simple, we are using the SAR currency code instead of the currency symbol ر.س.

How Much Does a Production Technician Make in Saudi Arabia?

A Production Technician working in Saudi Arabia will typically earn around 72,540 SAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 37,740 SAR to the highest average salary of 116,960 SAR.

Average Annual Salary
72,540 SAR
Average Monthly Salary
6,045 SAR

Lowest Annual Salary
37,740 SAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
3,145 SAR

Highest Annual Salary
116,960 SAR
Highest Monthly Salary
9,746 SAR

These are average salaries for a Production Technician in Saudi Arabia and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Production Technician to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Production Technician salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Production Technician Salaries in Saudi Arabia

So we've looked at the average salaries a Production Technician will earn in Saudi Arabia. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Production Technician can earn between 37,740 SAR and 116,960 SAR on average in Saudi Arabia. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Production Technician in Saudi Arabia is 74,380 SAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 74,380 SAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 74,380 SAR.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Production Technician salary in Saudi Arabia, 25% of the population are earning less than 51,080 SAR while 75% of the population earn more than 51,080 SAR.

75% of the population earn less than 98,440 SAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 98,440 SAR.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Production Technician Salary by Experience Level in Saudi Arabia

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average production technician salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Production Technician in Saudi Arabia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 43,260 SAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Production Technician salary would increase to 55,020 SAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Production Technician, the average salary would be 77,620 SAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 95,860 SAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Production Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 102,380 SAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Production Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 109,000 SAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
43,260 SAR
2-5 Years +29%
55,020 SAR
5-10 Years +38%
77,620 SAR
10-15 Years +24%
95,860 SAR
15-20 Years +7%
102,380 SAR
20+ Years +7%
109,000 SAR

Production Technician Salary by Education Level in Saudi Arabia

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Production Technician in Saudi Arabia based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Production Technician in Saudi Arabia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 55,020 SAR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Production Technician in Saudi Arabia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 78,480 SAR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Production Technician in Saudi Arabia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 108,300 SAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
55,020 SAR
Certificate or Diploma +43%
78,480 SAR
Bachelor's Degree +38%
108,300 SAR

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Saudi Arabia is around 83,500 to 251,000 SAR and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Production Technician Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Saudi Arabia, a male production technician will earn an average of 78,960 SAR, while a female production technician will earn around 70,260 SAR.

This means that a male production technician earns approximately 12% more than a female production technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Saudi Arabia

Male
78,960 SAR
Female -12%
70,260 SAR

Production Technician Average Pay Raise in Saudi Arabia

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Production Technician in Saudi Arabia is around 9% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Saudi Arabia is around 8% every 17 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 9 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Production Technician in Saudi Arabia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Saudi Arabia for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Saudi Arabia.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
2%
Energy
4%
Information Technology
6%
Healthcare
8%
Travel
1%
Construction
3%
Education
5%

Production Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Saudi Arabia

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Production Technician is a low bonus based job, with 29% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

71% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
29%
No Bonus
71%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Saudi Arabia earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
207,800 SAR
Private Sector -8%
192,600 SAR

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Production Technician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Production Technician in Saudi Arabia.

Job Title Category Salary
Assembly Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 56,880 SAR
Assembly Line Worker Factory and Manufacturing 50,980 SAR
Assembly Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 81,180 SAR
Assistance Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 195,200 SAR
Assistant Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 172,400 SAR
Chemical Equipment Controller Factory and Manufacturing 125,100 SAR
Chemical Technican Apprentice Factory and Manufacturing 103,600 SAR
CNC Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 123,400 SAR
CNC Operator Factory and Manufacturing 116,540 SAR
CNC Programmer Factory and Manufacturing 130,400 SAR
Colour Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 67,320 SAR
Contracts Manager Factory and Manufacturing 225,300 SAR
Data Collection Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 90,900 SAR
Demand Planner Factory and Manufacturing 80,280 SAR
Derrick Operator Factory and Manufacturing 57,320 SAR
Director of Manufacturing Factory and Manufacturing 325,900 SAR
Dock Worker Factory and Manufacturing 51,400 SAR
Drying Technician Factory and Manufacturing 48,300 SAR
Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 48,920 SAR
Export Sales Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 154,700 SAR
Factory Superintendent Factory and Manufacturing 84,180 SAR
Factory Worker Factory and Manufacturing 54,560 SAR
Failure Analysis Technician Factory and Manufacturing 80,060 SAR
Fiberglass Laminator Factory and Manufacturing 58,240 SAR
Food Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 97,900 SAR
Forklift Driver Factory and Manufacturing 54,140 SAR
Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 57,320 SAR
Forming Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 55,580 SAR
Furnace Operator Factory and Manufacturing 52,380 SAR
Gas Appliance Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 53,860 SAR
General Warehouse Associate Factory and Manufacturing 88,240 SAR
Heavy Equipment Operator Factory and Manufacturing 73,040 SAR
HSE Manager Factory and Manufacturing 221,500 SAR
Industrial Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 180,300 SAR
Industrial Machinery Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 112,420 SAR
Industrial Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 315,700 SAR
Industrial Safety and Health Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 SAR
Intake Operator Factory and Manufacturing 66,960 SAR
Key Account Manager Factory and Manufacturing 246,200 SAR
Lift Truck Operator Factory and Manufacturing 55,020 SAR
Loading Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 96,500 SAR
Logistic Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 128,900 SAR
Logistics Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 64,920 SAR
Machine Operator Factory and Manufacturing 51,120 SAR
Machinist Factory and Manufacturing 52,880 SAR
Maintenance Manager Factory and Manufacturing 209,500 SAR
Maintenance Store Clerk Factory and Manufacturing 61,180 SAR
Manufacturing Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 SAR
Manufacturing Engineering Manager Factory and Manufacturing 252,300 SAR
Manufacturing Engineering Technologist Factory and Manufacturing 191,600 SAR
Manufacturing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 296,000 SAR
Manufacturing Operative Factory and Manufacturing 87,060 SAR
Manufacturing Production Technician Factory and Manufacturing 66,120 SAR
Manufacturing Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 148,300 SAR
Manufacturing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 60,840 SAR
Materials Manager Factory and Manufacturing 225,700 SAR
Materials Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 152,100 SAR
Mechanical Fitter Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 180,300 SAR
Mechanical Foreman Factory and Manufacturing 54,140 SAR
Merchandise Planner Factory and Manufacturing 93,340 SAR
Metrology Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 161,600 SAR
Operations Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 158,700 SAR
Operations Manager Factory and Manufacturing 275,200 SAR
Order Management Coordinator Factory and Manufacturing 134,600 SAR
Order Processing Manager Factory and Manufacturing 237,400 SAR
Order Selector Factory and Manufacturing 64,180 SAR
Package Handler Factory and Manufacturing 50,080 SAR
Packaging Manager Factory and Manufacturing 180,500 SAR
Packer Factory and Manufacturing 50,560 SAR
Packing Deputy Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 142,300 SAR
Planning Manager Factory and Manufacturing 243,000 SAR
Plant Manager Factory and Manufacturing 277,400 SAR
Precision Instrument Repairer Factory and Manufacturing 86,460 SAR
Process Technician Factory and Manufacturing 69,040 SAR
Product Manager Factory and Manufacturing 290,800 SAR
Production Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 240,500 SAR
Production Director Factory and Manufacturing 325,800 SAR
Production Engineer Factory and Manufacturing 172,200 SAR
Production Engineering Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 253,400 SAR
Production Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 192,000 SAR
Production Laborer Factory and Manufacturing 48,940 SAR
Production Manager Factory and Manufacturing 305,600 SAR
Production Operator Factory and Manufacturing 77,380 SAR
Production Scheduler Factory and Manufacturing 130,400 SAR
Production Supervisor Factory and Manufacturing 172,400 SAR
Production Worker Factory and Manufacturing 66,180 SAR
Quality Control Analyst Factory and Manufacturing 212,500 SAR
Quality Control Inspector Factory and Manufacturing 187,300 SAR
Quality Control Manager Factory and Manufacturing 263,200 SAR
Service Technician Factory and Manufacturing 64,180 SAR
SHEQ Officer Factory and Manufacturing 84,040 SAR
Shipping Manager Factory and Manufacturing 261,300 SAR
Small Engine Mechanic Factory and Manufacturing 92,680 SAR
Spray Painter Factory and Manufacturing 52,820 SAR
Sterile Processing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 60,180 SAR
Structural Welder Factory and Manufacturing 52,460 SAR
Supply Chain Operative Factory and Manufacturing 146,200 SAR
Technical Operator Factory and Manufacturing 69,240 SAR
Technology Development Manager Factory and Manufacturing 297,000 SAR
Testing Technician Factory and Manufacturing 125,700 SAR
Toolmaker Factory and Manufacturing 88,480 SAR
Warehouse Forklift Operator Factory and Manufacturing 53,160 SAR
Warehouse Operative Factory and Manufacturing 60,020 SAR
Warehouse Worker Factory and Manufacturing 58,440 SAR
Warranty Handler Factory and Manufacturing 100,580 SAR
Welder Factory and Manufacturing 53,660 SAR
Workshop Manager Factory and Manufacturing 204,700 SAR

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Saudi Arabia, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Abha 88,830 SAR
Dammam 89,890 SAR
Jeddah 98,520 SAR
Khubar 86,840 SAR
Mecca 93,120 SAR
Medina 94,180 SAR
Riyadh 93,120 SAR
Tabuk 84,110 SAR
Taif 83,400 SAR

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