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For pilots considering a career in the Gulf, Gulf Air remains an attractive option because compensation is generally structured around a tax-free salary, flying allowances and additional benefits.

His base salary of roughly US$845,000 represents only a small portion of his overall package. Most of it comes through stock awards and performance-related compensation.

Riyadh Air cabin crew salaries in 2026 are estimated at around SAR 10,000 to SAR 13,000 per month (USD 2,700 to USD 3,500 per month) when basic pay, flying pay and allowances are taken together.