Political Science — salary and careers
A Political Science graduate in Saudi Arabia earns roughly SAR 6,500 – 12,500 per month, across 6 career paths, with Low market demand.
- At graduation
- 6,500
- With experience
- 12,500
- Market demand
- Low
Career paths
- Diplomatic Attaché/Diplomat
- Political Researcher & Analyst
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Officer
- International Relations Specialist
- Policy Advisor at International Organizations
- Think-Tank Researcher
Low demand and the field is saturated relative to the limited number of specialized roles; the diplomatic track at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs pays best but is highly competitive.
Figures are estimates for the Saudi labour market (2026), based on job-posting averages and regional salary guides; they vary by employer, experience and city. For official figures, see the National Labor Observatory and Qiwa.