Region

Saudi Arabia & the Gulf

Since the large recruitment drive of recent years, clubs and the league have hired widely in analysis, medical, performance and commercial roles, often on expatriate contracts.

SARcurrency

110%pay level vs UK, illustrative

3key bodies

League structure

Professional leagues backed by major state investment, with fast-growing academies and a strong demand for international staff.

Governing bodies and unions

SAFF, AFC, Gulf national associations.

Coaching licences

AFC coaching licences (C, B, A and Pro) are the common standard, and many clubs hire international coaches and staff.

Qualification recognition in Saudi Arabia & the Gulf

Roles and indicative pay

Illustrative estimates in SAR. Many roles are unpaid or part-time at grassroots level.

Role	Qualification	Indicative pay
Playing & Player Development
Academy Scholar	Not needed	SAR 16K to SAR 110K
Semi-Professional Player	Not needed	SAR 11K to SAR 130K
Professional Player (Lower Leagues)	Not needed	SAR 130K to SAR 650K
Top-Flight Professional Player	Not needed	SAR 810K to SAR 13M
Coaching & Technical
Grassroots Coach	Strongly preferred	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 43K
Community Football Coach	Strongly preferred	SAR 86K to SAR 150K
Academy Coach	Required	SAR 120K to SAR 300K
Academy Head of Coaching	Required	SAR 300K to SAR 700K
Goalkeeper Coach	Strongly preferred	SAR 120K to SAR 650K
Set-Piece Coach	Helpful	SAR 190K to SAR 1.3M
Assistant Coach	Required	SAR 220K to SAR 2.2M
Head Coach / Manager	Required	SAR 320K to SAR 19M
National Team Coach	Required	SAR 430K to SAR 8.1M
Medical, Performance & Sports Science
Sports Therapist	Strongly preferred	SAR 120K to SAR 240K
Club Physiotherapist	Required	SAR 170K to SAR 590K
Head of Medical	Required	SAR 350K to SAR 1.2M
Club Doctor	Required	SAR 380K to SAR 1.3M
Sport Scientist	Strongly preferred	SAR 120K to SAR 270K
Strength & Conditioning Coach	Strongly preferred	SAR 150K to SAR 510K
Head of Performance	Strongly preferred	SAR 350K to SAR 1.2M
Sport Psychologist	Required	SAR 170K to SAR 590K
Performance Nutritionist	Strongly preferred	SAR 160K to SAR 490K
Soft-Tissue Therapist (Masseur)	Helpful	SAR 97K to SAR 200K
Analysis & Data
Match Data Collector	Not needed	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 65K
Performance Analyst (Academy / Lower League)	Helpful	SAR 97K to SAR 190K
First-Team Performance Analyst	Helpful	SAR 160K to SAR 400K
Opposition Analyst	Helpful	SAR 150K to SAR 380K
Football Data Scientist	Strongly preferred	SAR 220K to SAR 540K
Football Data Engineer	Strongly preferred	SAR 240K to SAR 590K
Head of Analysis	Helpful	SAR 320K to SAR 920K
Football Trader / Odds Compiler	Strongly preferred	SAR 150K to SAR 430K
Scouting & Recruitment
Match Scout (Part-Time)	Not needed	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 75K
Academy / Youth Scout	Strongly preferred	SAR 86K to SAR 200K
Professional Scout	Not needed	SAR 150K to SAR 400K
Recruitment Analyst	Helpful	SAR 140K to SAR 320K
International Scout	Not needed	SAR 110K to SAR 380K
Loan & Player Pathway Manager	Helpful	SAR 170K to SAR 430K
Chief Scout	Not needed	SAR 300K to SAR 860K
Head of Recruitment	Not needed	SAR 350K to SAR 1.2M
Sporting Direction & Football Management
Football Administrator	Not needed	SAR 97K to SAR 150K
Player Liaison / Player Care Officer	Not needed	SAR 120K to SAR 240K
Club Interpreter / Translator	Not needed	SAR 120K to SAR 300K
Player Registration & Compliance Officer	Strongly preferred	SAR 130K to SAR 300K
Academy Education & Welfare Officer	Required	SAR 130K to SAR 260K
Football Operations Manager	Helpful	SAR 190K to SAR 510K
Academy Manager	Required	SAR 320K to SAR 920K
Technical Director	Strongly preferred	SAR 430K to SAR 1.9M
Sporting Director / Director of Football	Strongly preferred	SAR 490K to SAR 6.5M
Agents & Player Representation
Agency Assistant / Intern	Not needed	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 130K
Licensed Football Agent	Required	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 1.6M
Senior Agent / Head of Representation	Required	SAR 320K to SAR 16M
Agency Founder / Director	Required	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 27M
Image Rights & Brand Manager	Helpful	SAR 160K to SAR 590K
Match Officials
Youth Referee	Required	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 16K
Grassroots Referee	Required	SAR 5.4K to SAR 49K
Semi-Professional / National-List Referee	Required	SAR 27K to SAR 150K
Professional Referee	Required	SAR 270K to SAR 860K
Video Assistant Referee (VAR) Official	Required	SAR 240K to SAR 750K
Referee Assessor / Observer	Required	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 110K
Referee Development Officer	Strongly preferred	SAR 140K to SAR 260K
Stadium, Pitch & Matchday Operations
Match-Day Steward	Strongly preferred	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 65K
Kit Manager	Not needed	SAR 97K to SAR 240K
Groundsperson	Helpful	SAR 97K to SAR 180K
Head Groundsperson / Pitch Manager	Strongly preferred	SAR 200K to SAR 590K
Travel & Logistics Coordinator	Not needed	SAR 120K to SAR 230K
Ticketing Manager	Helpful	SAR 150K to SAR 380K
Supporter Liaison Officer	Not needed	SAR 110K to SAR 220K
Safety Officer	Required	SAR 190K to SAR 490K
Stadium Operations Manager	Helpful	SAR 190K to SAR 490K
Commercial, Marketing & Fan Engagement
Commercial Assistant	Helpful	SAR 97K to SAR 150K
Hospitality & Ticket Sales Executive	Not needed	SAR 120K to SAR 270K
Sponsorship Sales Executive	Helpful	SAR 130K to SAR 300K
Social Media & Digital Content Manager	Not needed	SAR 120K to SAR 320K
Fan Engagement Manager	Helpful	SAR 170K to SAR 380K
Merchandise & Retail Manager	Helpful	SAR 150K to SAR 350K
Marketing Manager	Helpful	SAR 170K to SAR 400K
Partnerships Manager	Helpful	SAR 200K to SAR 460K
Head of Commercial / Commercial Director	Helpful	SAR 380K to SAR 1.3M
Media, Content & Broadcasting
Football Content Creator	Not needed	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 320K
Club Press & Communications Officer	Helpful	SAR 130K to SAR 270K
Club Video Producer / Editor	Not needed	SAR 120K to SAR 260K
Football Photographer	Not needed	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 240K
Local Football Reporter	Strongly preferred	SAR 110K to SAR 180K
Football Journalist	Strongly preferred	SAR 150K to SAR 400K
Broadcast Producer	Helpful	SAR 160K to SAR 430K
Match Commentator	Not needed	SAR 54K to SAR 1.3M
Pundit / Analyst (Media)	Not needed	SAR 27K to SAR 2.7M
Governance, Legal & Finance
Club Accountant	Strongly preferred	SAR 140K to SAR 320K
Club Finance Director	Required	SAR 430K to SAR 1.6M
Football Lawyer	Required	SAR 240K to SAR 1.2M
Football Compliance & Regulation Officer	Strongly preferred	SAR 200K to SAR 510K
Safeguarding Officer	Required	SAR 150K to SAR 320K
Club Secretary / Administrator	Not needed	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 220K
Football Governance & Regulatory Officer	Strongly preferred	SAR 190K to SAR 460K
Club Chief Executive	Not needed	SAR 540K to SAR 8.1M
Community, Grassroots & Education
Club Welfare Officer	Required	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 16K
Grassroots League Secretary	Not needed	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 65K
Community Foundation Officer	Strongly preferred	SAR 110K to SAR 180K
Disability & Inclusion Football Coach	Strongly preferred	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 150K
Football Development Officer	Strongly preferred	SAR 130K to SAR 240K
Physical Education Teacher (Football Focus)	Required	SAR 150K to SAR 280K
Coach Educator / Tutor	Required	SAR 160K to SAR 460K
Club Foundation Director	Helpful	SAR 220K to SAR 490K
Business, Enterprise & Football Tech
Coaching Camp / Academy Owner	Strongly preferred	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 540K
Five-a-Side Venue Manager	Not needed	SAR 130K to SAR 300K
Football Tech Founder	Not needed	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 1.1M
Football Apparel & Equipment Entrepreneur	Not needed	Unpaid or expenses, up to SAR 650K
Football Tech Product Manager	Strongly preferred	SAR 240K to SAR 570K
Football Data Account Manager	Helpful	SAR 140K to SAR 320K
Football Travel & Experience Operator	Not needed	SAR 110K to SAR 380K