Salary information for Riyadh Air is less transparent than for established airlines, so the figures below should be treated as estimated 2026 compensation rather than a guaranteed company-wide pay scale.
Riyadh Air Pilot Salary
Riyadh Air CEO Tony Douglas’ exact salary has not been publicly disclosed. His estimated base salary is approximately SAR 11–11.5 million per year, or around US$3 million.
A first officer at Saudia in 2025 is likely to earn a monthly base salary in the ballpark of SAR 18,000 to SAR 30,000 (approx. US$4,800 to US$8,000), depending on experience, total flight hours, and aircraft type.
Riyadh Air’s first officers will be the junior-most crop of pilots recruited by the airline with a minimum of 2,000 hours of flying experience.