Career intelligence for the Kingdom
Salary benchmarks, CV strategy, executive roles and market intelligence — everything you need to land and grow a career in Saudi Arabia.
01 — Salary Guides
Benchmarks across key sectors for senior and executive roles. All figures are total monthly cash — housing, schooling and flights are typically additional.
02 — CV Advice
A CV that works in London or New York often needs recalibrating for KSA. Here is what senior hiring managers in Riyadh look for.
Recruiters in the Kingdom scan for Vision 2030 alignment in the first six lines. Name the sector, the scale, and the outcome — not just the job title.
Budget ownership, revenue impact and headcount figures carry more weight than narrative descriptions. Convert to SAR or USD for local context.
Acknowledge any experience working alongside Saudi national talent programmes. Hiring managers value candidates who understand the regulatory landscape.
Senior roles in KSA still favour concise CVs. A two-page document signals editorial discipline — a quality prized at the executive level.
03 — Executive Opportunities
A selection of active executive search assignments. All roles are handled on a retained or exclusive basis. Discretion guaranteed.
Not seeing the right role? Register your interest and we will match you to mandates as they arise.
04 — Interview Guidance
The Kingdom has its own interview culture. Understanding it before you walk into the room is a genuine competitive advantage.
Every major employer in KSA frames strategy through Vision 2030. Understand which pillar your target organisation sits under and reference it naturally.
Saudi business culture values trust before transaction. Early interviews often focus on character, background and long-term commitment — not just competencies.
Conservative, well-presented attire is expected. Arriving on time (or slightly early) is read as a mark of respect, not just professionalism.
Packages often include housing, schooling, flights and medical. Negotiate the full package — not just the base salary — and clarify what is cash vs. in-kind.
A brief, personalised thank-you message after the interview is uncommon enough to be memorable. Keep it concise and reference one specific point from the conversation.
05 — Featured Jobs
A curated selection of live vacancies across sectors. New roles added weekly.
06 — Talent Insights
Analysis and commentary from our consultants on the ground in Riyadh, Jeddah and the Eastern Province.
Arabic-English fluency is now a differentiator at C-suite level, with a 34% increase in bilingual requirements across giga-project mandates in the past 12 months.
Total compensation for VP-level technology hires in Riyadh now exceeds equivalent Dubai packages by 12–18%, driven by sovereign fund investment in digital infrastructure.
Nitaqat compliance is no longer a back-office concern — it is shaping the brief for every senior hire. We break down what this means for international candidates.
School fees, compound deposits and repatriation clauses are the three most commonly under-negotiated elements of a KSA package. Here is what to ask for.