Saudi Arabia to raise minimum supported wage to SR6k a month by April 2028

Saudi Arabia plans to increase the minimum eligible wage under its Employment Support Program to SR5,000 ($1,333) in April 2027 and SR6,000 ($1,600) in April 2028. This initiative, announced by the Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF), aims to boost employment opportunities for Saudi nationals and encourage private-sector hiring, with the HRDF covering up to 50% of wages for eligible employees.