Minimum wage for Saudis in Nitaqat program to rise to SAR 6,000
Saudi private sector firms must raise minimum salaries for Saudis to SAR 5,000, then SAR 6,000, under new measures to support citizens’ employment.
Key Takeaways
AIMeasures to support citizens, ordered by King Salman following a proposal from Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman, will benefit Saudi employees in private sector companies.
Under the new measures, the minimum monthly wage required for a Saudi worker to be counted fully in the Nitaqat Saudization program will increase to 5,000 riyals (SAR) six months after implementation begins, and then to 6,000 riyals after 12 months from the first increase.
The decision aims to boost wage levels and support the sustainability of Saudi employment in the private sector.
The package of measures will take effect alongside changes to electricity and water tariffs on January 1, 2027.