The Wage Protection System (WPS) is an initiative by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources.Purpose: Ensure timely, transparent salary payments.
All private-sector employers in KSA Applies to Saudi and expat workers Non-compliance = penalties or business suspension
Employers register with a Saudi bank Salaries are transferred through the bank Bank shares payroll data with government Government monitors wage compliance
Required: Employee contracts Salary slips GOSI data IBANs linked to employees
Late or false salary reporting = Fines up to SAR 10,000 Service suspensions Legal action
For Employees: Timely salary Proof of payment For Employers: Compliance assurance Avoid penalties