Job offer Riyadh - help needed on salary

aleeec New member

Member since 21 February 2025

aleeecNew member21 February 2025 07:37:18

Hello everyone,

I've been in discussions with a company based in Riyadh and have successfully cleared all the interviews. They've asked for my payslip to help determine my salary, and I've heard there's typically a 25% uplift involved. For context, my current European salary is around 10,000 EUR gross (approximately 6,000 EUR net). Could someone clarify whether the 25% uplift applies to the gross or the net salary? Additionally, what is the usual housing allowance provided?

AdamN Member

Member since 25 October 2017

AdamNMember23 February 2025 13:33:47

It really depends on the company’s policy, as each employer has its own approach. However, from my perspective, it makes more sense for the 25% uplift to be applied to your net salary rather than the gross, since that reflects what you actually take home.

That being said, I wouldn’t focus too much on this detail right now. Eventually, they will send you a formal job offer, and you’ll have the opportunity to review, negotiate, or decline if it doesn’t meet your expectations.

As for housing, this also varies by company. Some employers provide actual accommodation, while others offer a housing allowance, typically around 25% of your basic salary—but this can be more or less depending on the company’s policy.

Hope this helps, and best of luck with your offer!

Ali_N Serial expat

Member since 11 April 2015

Ali_NSerial expat24 February 2025 04:25:06

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@AdamN

Just negotiate on whatever the first offer is.

Separate allowance for housing, schooling, yearly air tickets, health insurance, travel allowance and so on. No need to base it on your current salary