Web Designer Salary in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh offers mid‑level web designer salaries. Firms in the finance and e‑commerce sectors reference salary benchmarks. Living costs in central districts affect disposable income.
Salary by experience level
Entry-level (0-2 years)
Salary range (per year)
SAR5,500 to SAR8,000
Average (per year)
SAR6,750
Entry-level designers work for agencies or retail companies and receive basic benefits.
Mid-level (3-5 years)
Salary range (per year)
SAR8,000 to SAR12,000
Average (per year)
SAR10,000
Designers with several years of experience work for media firms or large businesses and earn higher salaries.
Senior (6-9 years)
Salary range (per year)
SAR12,000 to SAR17,000
Average (per year)
SAR14,500
Senior designers lead projects and teams in tech-driven companies or multinational offices.
Principal/Lead (10+ years)
Salary range (per year)
SAR17,000+
Leads shape digital strategy and oversee department-wide design efforts for major organizations.
Hourly Rates
For freelance or contract work, hourly rates are typically higher than equivalent salaried positions.
Junior
SAR40 - SAR70
per hour
Mid-level
SAR75 - SAR110
per hour
Senior
SAR115 - SAR170
per hour
Market Overview
Tech startups in Jeddah and the NEOM hub have design roles for mobile apps and corporate sites. Government digital transformation projects involve ministries and state‑owned enterprises. Freelance platforms add extra opportunities for designers to serve international clients.