Saudi Arabia cuts salary premiums for foreign workers — Hiring packages no longer what they used to be. What does this mean for expatriates? details below ๐
Saudi Arabia is transitioning from relying heavily on foreign talent to building a competitive local workforce — and that shift is hitting expatriate salary premiums first.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly rage-adjusting its hiring system by reducing salary premiums that foreign professionals used to enjoy for years. According to major recruitment firms, the kingdom is now narrowing the pay gap between expatriates and Saudi nationals as part of its Vision 2030 labor reforms
More skilled Saudis are entering the workforce, reducing the need to pay extra to attract foreign talent.
The government is pushing for long-term workforce localization (Saudization).
Companies are being encouraged to offer more balanced pay structures
New contracts may come with lower premium packages than before.
Housing, travel, education, and other allowances may also shrink.
But top-tier specialists—especially in medicine, engineering, and tech—may still get higher offers.
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