Saudi Arabia mandates official salary transfers for domestic workers: What it means for employers and workers
Starting January 1, 2026, Saudi Arabia will mandate that all domestic worker salaries be paid through official channels, including banks and digital wallets via the Musaned platform. The phased initiative aims to secure wages, ensure timely and transparent payments, reduce cash handling, and simplify procedures for workers and employers, marking a major step in modernizing the domestic worker sector.
Starting January 1, 2026, Saudi Arabia will mandate that all domestic worker salaries be paid through official channels, including banks and digital wallets via the Musaned platform. The phased initiative aims to secure wages, ensure timely and transparent payments, reduce cash handling, and simplify procedures for workers and employers, marking a major step in modernizing the domestic worker sector.
