Market Overview for KSA Management Consulting Salaries
If you're a management consultant in Saudi Arabia, the latest salary trends may surprise you. Our most recent data shows that, on average, firms are offering higher salaries than consultants are asking for. Yes, you read that right—many professionals are undervaluing themselves compared to what the market is willing to pay.
This trend is not only intriguing but raises important questions:
Are firms becoming more competitive to attract and retain top talent?
Are consultants being too conservative in evaluating their worth?
Is this a reflection of Saudi Arabia's evolving consultancy market, driven by ambitious national projects and Vision 2030 initiatives?
The chart shows a salary gap between candidate expectations and firm offerings, increasing notably at senior levels.
The chart shows a balance between candidate expectations and firm offerings, with some variation at senior levels.
Entry to Mid-Level Roles:
For roles like Consultant to Manager, offered salaries align with expectations, providing competitive packages.
Senior to Executive Roles:
For Senior Managers, Directors, and Partners, desired salaries are generally above offers, reflecting higher expectations from candidates at top levels.
Job grade titles follow the CP Standard, aligning with commonly used titles in management consulting. While firms may vary in naming and grading, CP titles serve as a widely recognised standard. Salary is total package including benefits and bonuses. Desired salary is gained directly from people seeking employment. Offered salary is gained directly from employers offering work, current salary packages and instructions to recruitment firms.