Architecture and interior design salaries
in Riyadh - 2026
Explore the salary landscape within Riyadh's architecture and interior design industry.
Uncover the range of benefits companies are offering in 2026, including what separates a standard benefits package from an outstanding one.
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Salaries (monthly)
The average salary for an Architect in Riyadh is SAR 30,200 per month.
The average salary for an Interior Designer in Riyadh is SAR 26,000 per month.
Compensation in Riyadh varies significantly from one firm to another depending on project scope, allowances, client base, profit margins, and internal structures.
The figures below reflect typical total monthly packages offered by international practices, including base salary and, where applicable, allowances for housing and transport.
Architecture
| Per month | SAR Low | SAR Average | SAR High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Architect | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| Senior Architect | 28,000 | 38,000 | 49,000 |
| Associate | 42,000 | 49,000 | 56,000 |
| Associate Director | 56,000 | 76,000 | 100,000 |
| Director | 84,000 | 120,000 | 150,000 |
| Executive Director | 110,000 | 120,000 | 160,000 |
| Senior Technician | 21,000 | 35,000 | 49,000 |
| Design Manager | 28,000 | 35,000 | 42,000 |
| Senior Design Manager | 35,000 | 46,000 | 56,000 |
Interior Design
| Per month | SAR Low | SAR Average | SAR High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Interior Designer | 14,000 | 19,000 | 25,000 |
| Senior Interior Designer | 21,000 | 33,000 | 42,000 |
| Associate | 42,000 | 49,000 | 56,000 |
| Design Director | 85,000 | 131,000 | 176,000 |
| Senior Technician | 21,000 | 35,000 | 49,000 |
| Senior FF&E Designer | 23,000 | 39,000 | 56,000 |
| Senior Interior Architect | 23,000 | 35,000 | 47,000 |
BIM/CAD/IT
| Per month | SAR Low | SAR Average | SAR High |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIM Coordinator | 11,000 | 17,000 | 23,000 |
| BIM Lead | 17,000 | 23,000 | 33,000 |
| BIM Manager | 28,000 | 38,000 | 49,000 |
| Head of BIM | 42,000 | 64,000 | 84,000 |
| Senior Computational Specialist | 42,000 | 64,000 | 84,000 |
Planning & Landscape Architecture
| Per month | SAR Low | SAR Average | SAR High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Urban Designer | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| Senior Urban Designer | 28,000 | 38,000 | 49,000 |
| Urban Design Director | 70,000 | 123,000 | 176,000 |
| Landscape Architect | 25,000 | 30,000 | 35,000 |
| Senior Landscape Architect | 28,000 | 38,000 | 49,000 |
| Landscape Architect Director | 70,000 | 123,000 | 176,000 |
Business Support
| Per month | SAR Low | SAR Average | SAR High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practice / Operations Manager | 17,000 | 30,000 | 42,000 |
| Marketing Manager | 53,000 | 59,000 | 65,000 |
| Bid Manager | 35,000 | 42,000 | 49,000 |
| Business Development Executive | 23,000 | 35,000 | 47,000 |
| Business Development Manager | 47,000 | 59,000 | 70,000 |
| Head of Communications | 56,000 | 64,000 | 70,000 |
| HR Manager | 47,000 | 56,000 | 65,000 |
| Finance Manager/Controller | 35,000 | 46,000 | 56,000 |
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Ouststanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private healthcare |  | + family | + premium options |
| Inclusive spaces (prayer/quiet rooms) | | | |
| Life insurance | | | |
| Gym membership | |
Career Development
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Ouststanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mentoring programme | | | |
| Performance reviews | | | |
| In-house training, workshops, talks etc. | | | |
| Paid certification | | | |
| External training | |
Work-Life Balance
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Ouststanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid annual leave | 30 days, + public holidays | 30+ days, + public holidays | 30+ days, + public holidays |
| Sick leave | 30 days full pay | 30+ days full pay | 30+ days full pay |
| Flexible working hours | | ||
| Enhanced parental leave | | ||
| Hybrid working | | ||
| Working from Abroad Policy | | ||
| Crèche | |
Workplace Perks
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Ouststanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social clubs | | | |
| Birthday / seasonal gifts | | | |
| Travel opportunities | | | |
| Food supplied in office | | ||
| Annual parties | | ||
| Paid social staff events | | ||
| Organised sporting teams | | ||
| Office trips | |
Financial Benefits
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Ouststanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax free salary | | | |
| End-of-service gratuity, after 1 year employed | 21 days basic salary | 21+ days basic salary | 21+ days basic salary |
| Transport / car allowance, car provided | | | |
| Private pension or retirement benefit | | | |
| Local discounts | | | |
| Bonuses or profit share | | | |
| Employee share scheme | | ||
| Free / discounted products | |
Living Expenses
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Ouststanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing allowance, compound accommodation | Partial allowance | Full payment, utilities | Premium options |
| Annual international airfare, round trip | | + family, premium options | |
| Child education allowance, childcare | Partial allowance | Full payment | |
| Communication allowance | | |
Relocation Support
| Benefit | Standard | Enhanced | Ouststanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Relocation travel to Riyadh | | + family | + premium options |
| Temporary accommodation, upon arrival | | + family | + premium options |
| Work visa | | + family | + family |
| Residency permit | | + family | + family |
| Shipping allowance | | | |
| Settling-in assistance | | | |
| Repatriation support, flights and shipping | | + family, premium options |
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