Salaries of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia are among the topics that most concern families looking for comfort and organization within their homes. With the difference in experiences and diversity of nationalities, knowing the details of salaries has become a smart step that helps you choose the appropriate worker who gives you a comfortable experience and adds a touch of stability to your daily life.
Factors affecting domestic workers’ salaries
Domestic workers’ salaries are affected by the worker’s nationality and professional experience, in addition to the scope of tasks and the residency system, taking into account labor laws and supply and demand factors in the local market. Below we explain in some detail the most important of these factors:
- The nationality of the worker directly affects salaries due to recruitment agreements, training and transportation costs, and demand.
- The worker’s experience and domestic skills guide the wage, as the value increases with professional experience, specialization, and practical certificates.
- The scope of work and the number of tasks required to be performed increases or decreases the wage depending on the burden of responsibilities and additional hours.
- The system of guaranteed or unguaranteed accommodation affects the salary due to the availability of housing, food and health care.
- Recruitment agency fees and commissions are added to the total cost, which is reflected in the final salary and pre-qualification services.
- Governmental laws, recruitment cost limits, and policy changes affect wage caps, penalties, and binding incentives.
- The supply and demand of labor in the market at the time of contracting raises prices in periods of short supply and competition.
- The worker’s language and the availability of specialized training enhance professional value and influence wages and family interaction skills.
Salaries of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia
In this paragraph, we will work to provide the average salaries of female workers that you can obtain through the most prominent recruitment companies in Saudi Arabia, which is an expatriate company. Among the most prominent female workers are the following:
Filipino worker’s salary
- Salaries start from 1,500 Saudi riyals.
Ethiopian worker’s salary
- Salaries for female workers from Ethiopia start from 1000 Saudi riyals.
Salary of a Ugandan worker
- Workers from Uganda, salaries start from 900 Saudi riyals.
Salary of a Bangladeshi worker
- Bangladeshi workers’ salaries in Saudi Arabia start from 1000 Saudi riyals.
Kenyan maid’s salary
- Salaries for workers from Kenya start from 900 Saudi riyals.
Private driver salary from India
- The salary for an Indian private driver in Saudi Arabia starts from 1,800 Saudi riyals.
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Date of payment of domestic workers’ salaries
The domestic worker’s salary is paid according to what is agreed upon in the employment contract, usually at the end of each working month. It must be transferred through approved channels and documented on the “Musaned” platform after issuing a valid residence permit for the worker. The platform does not force the transfer of the salary during the trial period.
How are domestic workers’ salaries paid
Methods of paying the domestic worker’s salary:
- The domestic worker’s salary can be paid in cash directly from the employer to the worker.
- The salary can be transferred to her personal bank account if she has an active bank account.
- Payment can be made electronically via digital wallets or banking applications approved in Saudi Arabia.
- Digital wallets connected to the Musaned platform are an official and preferred way to document and track payment transactions.
- Musaned system allows the issuance of electronic proofs of receipt that preserve the rights of both parties.
How to document the payment of domestic workers’ salaries through Musaned:
- Log in to the Musaned platform.
- Go to the “Employment” page.
- Click on “View Details” for the worker whose salary payment you want to document.
- Click on “Verify Salary Payment”.
- Enter all required data, then click “Submit”.
- A confirmation message will appear, click “Submit”.
- With this, you have completed the documentation of salary payment. You can check the documentation for the current month and previous months by clicking on “View”.
- You will be shown all the salary details that you previously documented via Musaned.
Other financial obligations of the sponsor
- The sponsor bears the recruitment and visa fees and recruitment agency fees without charging the worker any additional financial sums.
- The sponsor is responsible for renewing residency and work permits and paying the annual fees resulting from the contract without delay.
- Providing adequate housing, food, and clothing is a financial obligation on the sponsor throughout the duration of the contract and a legal responsibility.
- The sponsor is obligated to provide medical treatment and emergency medical visits and bear the costs of the necessary examinations without additional burden.
- Health insurance coverage, insurance for the return of the body, and the costs of returning the worker to his homeland fall directly on the sponsor.
- The sponsor pays the wages according to the contract and guarantees that the salary is disbursed regularly on a monthly basis and in a registered manner.
- The sponsor pays the internal transportation fees and logistical expenses related to facilitating the worker’s performance of her daily tasks on a regular basis.
Read also: Conditions for issuing a domestic worker visa
FAQ
Does the recruitment office affect the worker’s salary?
Recruitment offices affect the cost of recruitment and commissions, but they do not determine the worker’s salary that is agreed upon between the worker and the employer in accordance with the platform’s policies and the law.
Can a portion of the worker’s salary be deducted?
A portion of the worker’s salary can be deducted only in specific cases, such as compensation for damages from an advance or a court ruling, and in amounts not exceeding the legal percentage which is a quarter of the monthly salary, according to Musaned.
What is the penalty for not paying the worker’s salary?
Failure to pay the worker’s salary exposes the employer to fines of up to 2,000 Saudi riyals, preventing the recruitment of new workers, and transferring the worker to another employer while taking formal legal measures to guarantee her rights.
What is the role of the Musaned platform in organizing the salaries of domestic workers?
Musaned platform documents workers’ contracts, allows electronic salary transfer, and provides an official payment record that preserves the rights of the worker and the employer, enhances transparency, and facilitates renewal, complaints, and follow-up procedures.
Is there an end-of-service bonus for a domestic worker?
Yes, the domestic worker is entitled to an end-of-service bonus equivalent to one month’s wages after completing four consecutive years, and the sponsor must settle the rights immediately after the legal end of the contract.
Comfort starts with your right choice. Wafd Recruitment Company gives you this confidence, as it offers the average salaries of domestic workers in Saudi Arabia at levels that suit everyone, with multiple options of nationalities so that you can find the worker that matches the needs of your home. Do not hesitate to contact Wafd Company now and start your first steps towards a more comfortable, organized and smooth home experience.
