Business Analyst Salary in Riyadh (2026)

Typical local-market pay: SAR 112,500/year (OECD / estimated Estimated · Mercer Gulf surveys). Lifestyle equivalent of a New York $75,000 salary: SAR 119,812/year (COLI-scaled, not market pay). COLI rank #63 of 113.

Local market
SAR 112,500
OECD / estimated Estimated · Mercer Gulf surveys
Lifestyle equivalent
SAR 119,812
COLI 42.6 · NYC $75,000 scaled · not market pay
Take-home (on market pay)
90%
$2,255/mo net
COLI (NYC = 100)
42.6
#63 of 113
NYC baseline
$75,000
mid-career USD

Salary Range in Riyadh

COLI-scaled lifestyle-equivalent range for a business analyst in Riyadh (NYC baseline × COLI 42.6 / 100). This is not local market pay.

Entry Level
SAR 67,095
Mid-Career
SAR 119,812
Senior
SAR 223,650

Top Cities for Business Analyst Salary

Highest COLI-scaled lifestyle equivalents (not local market pay):

City Local market Lifestyle equivalent Take-Home
ZurichCHF 39,499CHF 74,38065%
GenevaCHF 39,499CHF 72,07161%
New York$75,000$75,00067%
San Francisco$75,000$73,20068%
SingaporeS$56,668S$85,68677%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a business analyst earn in Riyadh?

Local-market pay for a business analyst in Riyadh is approximately SAR 112,500/year (OECD / estimated · Estimated · Mercer Gulf surveys). Separately, the lifestyle equivalent of a New York $75,000 salary is SAR 119,812 (COLI 42.6, NYC = 100). That equivalent is not what someone earns locally. COLI-scaled entry/senior lifestyle equivalents: SAR 67,095 – SAR 223,650.

What is the take-home pay for a business analyst in Riyadh?

After income tax and social contributions in Saudi Arabia, a business analyst in Riyadh takes home approximately 90% of their gross salary, or around $2,255/month ($27,060/year in USD equivalent).

How does Riyadh rank for business analyst salaries globally?

Riyadh ranks #63 out of 113 cities on COLI-scaled lifestyle equivalent for business analysts (not local market rank). The top city on that equivalent scale is Zurich.