In light of the Kingdom’s government’s interest in domestic workers and the establishment of laws that guarantee their rights, the government has worked to establish controls that regulate the wages of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia, and research has increased from family owners about the salaries of domestic workers according to each nationality, because the salaries of each nationality differ from the other, and also vary according to experience and skills.
Factors determining domestic workers’ salaries
Worker salaries are determined based on nationality, experience, language, and type of profession, while being subject to the laws of supply and demand and international agreements. Here is a breakdown of these factors, the impact of each of them on the final cost, and how to calculate it:
- Nationality
Salaries vary according to nationality, as nationalities that are in high demand for recruitment have higher salaries than others.
- Agreement in the contract
The salary can be specified and agreed upon between the two parties in the contract.
- Experience
Female workers with sufficient experience and skills usually receive higher salaries than workers with less experience.
- Profession
Salaries vary according to the nature of work and profession. A worker is different from a driver, and different from a nanny.
- the language
Language plays a major role in determining salaries. A worker who is fluent in Arabic and English will receive a higher salary due to the ease of communication with her, her understanding of teachings, and her speed in completing her tasks.
- Supply and demand
Supply and demand are among the most important factors affecting the determination of wages and salaries For female workers, because the greater the demand for female workers of a certain nationality, or the smaller their number, the higher the wages.
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Salaries of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia
Domestic workers’ salaries in Saudi Arabia vary according to the varying degrees of experience between each one and the other. There are also many factors that affect the salary, and salaries do not have a specific ceiling and are not unified. According to what the Saudi system has determined to preserve the rights of domestic workers, salaries are as follows:
Salary of a Filipino worker:
The salary of a Filipino worker starts from 1,500 Saudi riyals.
Salary of female workers in Kenya:
The salary for Kenyan female workers starts from 1,100 Saudi riyals.
Salary of female workers in Ethiopia:
The salary of female workers in Ethiopia starts from 1000 Saudi riyals.
Salary of Bangladeshi female workers:
The salary of a Bangladeshi worker starts from 1000 Saudi riyals.
Salary of female workers in Uganda:
The salary of a Ugandan worker starts from 900 Saudi riyals.
When is the salary paid and method of payment?
As stipulatedMinistry of Human Resources and Social DevelopmentOf the wages of domestic workers, it has become obligatory for the employer to pay the salary to the worker on the date agreed upon in the contract regularly every month, and if a specific day is not agreed upon, it must be in the first week of every month.
The method of payment, as stated by the Ministry of Human Resources, is through electronic wallets or the worker’s bank account.
There are other costs to the sponsor other than the salary, which are:
- Recruitment costs.
- Treatment.
- Living.
- Travel ticket upon expiration of the employment contract.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the recruitment office change the worker’s salary?
The recruitment office does not change the worker’s salary, but rather the salary is agreed upon in the contract by both parties.
Is it possible to make a deduction from the worker’s salary?
Yes, an amount can be deducted from the worker’s salary if it is only for the purpose of repairing what she damaged.
What is the penalty for refraining from paying the domestic worker’s salary?
The penalty for refraining from paying the domestic worker’s salary varies according to the duration of the delay in payment, as the fine for each worker does not exceed 10,000 Saudi riyals if the delay is for two consecutive months, and the fine is doubled if the delay exceeds more than 3 months.
What is Musaned’s role in organizing domestic workers’ salaries?
- Facilitating the payment process on a regular basis.
- Protecting the rights of both parties.
- Enhancing security and credibility when paying salaries.
- The possibility of international transfer, if the worker wishes to transfer money to her family outside the Kingdom.
Is there an end-of-service bonus for the domestic worker?
Yes, there is an end-of-service bonus for the worker if she completes 4 consecutive years at work.
Can the worker’s salary be transferred via Musaned?
Yes, the worker’s salary can be transferred viaSupportsThrough the salary transfer service via electronic wallets.
Knowing the salaries of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia is considered one of the most important things that guarantees the rights of both parties, and helps the employer adhere to the wage. Also, the salary varies from one worker to another, so the salary can be agreed upon and signed within the contract to protect the rights.
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