SAR 48,000 per year
Employing in Saudi Arabia
Key employment information for hiring and managing employees in Saudi Arabia.
Minimum Wage
SAR 48,000
per year
Employer costs
~11.75%
of salary
Employee costs
~9.75%
of salary
Minimum Wage
Employer costs
- Social Insurance: 9%
- Occupational Hazard: 2%
- Unemployment Insurance: 0.75%
Employee costs
- Social Insurance: 9%
- Unemployment Insurance: 0.75%
Taxes
Estimated employer contributions of approximately 11.75%, and employee contributions of approximately 9.75% of gross salary, covering mandatory social contributions and insurance.
Employee Taxes
- Social Insurance 9%
- Unemployment Insurance 0.75%
Employer Taxes & Contributions
Estimated Employer Cost
~11.75%
Social Insurance
9%
Occupational Hazard
2%
Unemployment Insurance
0.75%
Working hours
Working hours per week
48 hours per week
Leave
Annual leave
21 days per year
Personal/Carer's leave
120 days per year. Medical certificate required
Public holidays in Saudi Arabia
Arafat Day
Eid Al Adha
Eid Al Fitr
Founding Day
National Day
Termination
Notice period
60 days minimum
Probation period
0 – 90 days
