Salaries Must Be Transferred Through Official Platforms Starting January 1 for Domestic Workers
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) in Saudi Arabia announced that paying domestic worker salaries through official channels will be mandatory for all employers starting January 1, 2026. The announcement was made through Musaned, the official platform for domestic worker services in the Kingdom.
The ministry stated that the decision aims to safeguard the rights of both employers and domestic workers. It also aims to increase transparency in salary payments and make the payment process easier and more reliable for everyone involved. Trending: Riyadh Airport flight delays hit domestic and international travel.
Musaned began applying this rule to new domestic workers entering Saudi Arabia for the first time on July 1, 2024. This action was done to cut down on cash payments, make working conditions better for domestic workers, and make salary transfers faster and safer.
The decision was gradually expanded to include more employers over time. In January 2025, it became mandatory for employers who have more than four domestic workers. In July 2025, the rule was extended to employers with three or more domestic workers. It was implemented for employers with two or more domestic workers in October 2025.
Finally, starting early January 2026, the requirement to transfer salaries through official channels will apply to all domestic workers and all employers in Saudi Arabia. See Also: Saudi Arabia scraps expat levy fee for workers in industrial sector
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