Average Sales Associate Salary in Saudi Arabia for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Sales Associate 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 Sales Associate Make in Saudi Arabia?

A Sales Associate working in Saudi Arabia will typically earn around 125,700 SAR per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 61,180 SAR to the highest average salary of 201,100 SAR.

Average Annual Salary
125,700 SAR
Average Monthly Salary
10,475 SAR

Lowest Annual Salary
61,180 SAR
Lowest Monthly Salary
5,098 SAR

Highest Annual Salary
201,100 SAR
Highest Monthly Salary
16,758 SAR

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

Sales Associate 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 Sales Associate Salaries in Saudi Arabia

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

Salary ranges

We already know that a Sales Associate can earn between 61,180 SAR and 201,100 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 Sales Associate in Saudi Arabia is 136,200 SAR. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 136,200 SAR, and 50% of the population earn more than 136,200 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 Sales Associate salary in Saudi Arabia, 25% of the population are earning less than 88,620 SAR while 75% of the population earn more than 88,620 SAR.

75% of the population earn less than 180,300 SAR, and 25% of the population earn more than 180,300 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.

Sales Associate 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 sales associate 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 Sales Associate in Saudi Arabia that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 68,400 SAR.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Sales Associate salary would increase to 96,160 SAR.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Sales Associate, the average salary would be 136,200 SAR.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 164,200 SAR.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Sales Associate with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 172,200 SAR.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Sales Associate with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 190,500 SAR.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
68,400 SAR
2-5 Years +38%
96,160 SAR
5-10 Years +42%
136,200 SAR
10-15 Years +22%
164,200 SAR
15-20 Years +6%
172,200 SAR
20+ Years +9%
190,500 SAR

Sales Associate 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 Sales Associate 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 Sales Associate in Saudi Arabia with a high school education can earn an average salary of 80,640 SAR.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Sales Associate in Saudi Arabia with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 124,400 SAR.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Sales Associate in Saudi Arabia with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 187,300 SAR.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
80,640 SAR
Certificate or Diploma +51%
124,400 SAR
Bachelor's Degree +50%
187,300 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.

Sales Associate 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 sales associate will earn an average of 137,400 SAR, while a female sales associate will earn around 119,700 SAR.

This means that a male sales associate earns approximately 15% more than a female sales associate for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Saudi Arabia

Male
137,400 SAR
Female -15%
119,700 SAR

Sales Associate 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 Sales Associate in Saudi Arabia is around 11% every 16 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 = ( 11 ÷ 16 ) × 12  = 8%

What this means is that a Sales Associate in Saudi Arabia can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 8% 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%

Sales Associate 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 Sales Associate is a high bonus based job, with 81% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

19% 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 5% to 9%.

Received Bonus
81%
No Bonus
19%

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 Sales Associate

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

Job Title Category Salary
Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 207,700 SAR
Account Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 117,860 SAR
Area Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 225,700 SAR
Area Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 383,300 SAR
Area Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 311,700 SAR
Assisstant Store Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 136,200 SAR
Assistant Department Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 148,300 SAR
Assistant Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 183,600 SAR
Branch Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 247,800 SAR
Branch Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 201,100 SAR
Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 73,880 SAR
Cashier Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 164,200 SAR
Commercial Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 318,800 SAR
Corporate Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 275,200 SAR
Depot Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 212,500 SAR
Depot Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 194,600 SAR
Deputy Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 215,100 SAR
Director of Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 354,000 SAR
Distribution Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 257,700 SAR
District Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 192,600 SAR
District Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 232,400 SAR
District Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 245,300 SAR
External Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 221,500 SAR
Field Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 159,100 SAR
Furniture Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 105,980 SAR
Global Wholesale Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 407,300 SAR
Head Cashier Sales Retail and Wholesale 143,200 SAR
Head of Direct Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 281,500 SAR
Head of Retail Sales Retail and Wholesale 267,100 SAR
Head Teller Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,300 SAR
Inside Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 118,800 SAR
Inside Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 192,000 SAR
Inside Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 137,400 SAR
Inside Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 200,000 SAR
Inside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 128,900 SAR
Internal Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 228,000 SAR
Inventory Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 221,500 SAR
Key Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 218,900 SAR
Medical Device Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 172,200 SAR
Medical Device Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 169,000 SAR
Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 143,200 SAR
National Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 301,700 SAR
National Customer Solution Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 247,800 SAR
National Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 385,300 SAR
Outside Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 150,000 SAR
Parts Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 128,500 SAR
Project Development Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 253,400 SAR
Project Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 237,400 SAR
Project Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 254,700 SAR
Purchasing and Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 332,100 SAR
Quotation Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 124,400 SAR
Regional Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 401,300 SAR
Regional Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 421,400 SAR
Relationship Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 263,900 SAR
Retail Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 98,140 SAR
Retail Operations Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 228,000 SAR
Retail Sales Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 180,500 SAR
Retail Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 142,300 SAR
Retail Salesperson Sales Retail and Wholesale 118,060 SAR
Retail Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 246,200 SAR
Retail Store Sales Person Sales Retail and Wholesale 127,700 SAR
Revenue Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 228,000 SAR
Sales Account Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 265,000 SAR
Sales Admin Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 301,600 SAR
Sales Administration Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 281,500 SAR
Sales Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 217,900 SAR
Sales Assistant Sales Retail and Wholesale 90,620 SAR
Sales Consultant Sales Retail and Wholesale 176,800 SAR
Sales Coordinator Sales Retail and Wholesale 136,200 SAR
Sales Development Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 154,700 SAR
Sales Director Sales Retail and Wholesale 372,600 SAR
Sales Engineer Sales Retail and Wholesale 136,200 SAR
Sales Executive Sales Retail and Wholesale 247,800 SAR
Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 325,800 SAR
Sales Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 125,700 SAR
Sales Planner Sales Retail and Wholesale 191,600 SAR
Sales Planning Analyst Sales Retail and Wholesale 200,000 SAR
Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 119,900 SAR
Sales Service Associate Sales Retail and Wholesale 114,000 SAR
Sales Specialist Sales Retail and Wholesale 180,500 SAR
Sales Supervisor Sales Retail and Wholesale 190,500 SAR
Sales Support Sales Retail and Wholesale 92,400 SAR
Sales Support Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 210,500 SAR
Sales Team Leader Sales Retail and Wholesale 205,700 SAR
Sales Trainer Sales Retail and Wholesale 227,600 SAR
Securities Sales Agent Sales Retail and Wholesale 208,600 SAR
Shipper / Receiver Sales Retail and Wholesale 95,620 SAR
Shop Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 207,800 SAR
Store Development Administrator Sales Retail and Wholesale 152,300 SAR
Store Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 237,400 SAR
Territory Sales Manager Sales Retail and Wholesale 319,600 SAR
Territory Sales Representative Sales Retail and Wholesale 175,900 SAR
Trade Marketing Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 209,500 SAR
Treasury Officer Sales Retail and Wholesale 201,100 SAR
Vice President Sales Sales Retail and Wholesale 301,800 SAR
Visual Merchandiser Sales Retail and Wholesale 115,260 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 117,440 SAR
Dammam 119,900 SAR
Jeddah 130,400 SAR
Khubar 123,400 SAR
Mecca 125,100 SAR
Medina 129,000 SAR
Riyadh 125,700 SAR
Tabuk 119,080 SAR
Taif 119,700 SAR

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