Saudi Arabia · Reference

GOSI Contribution Rates 2026

A quick reference for current GOSI (General Organization for Social Insurance) rates in Saudi Arabia. For a full take-home pay estimate, use the Saudi salary calculator.

By category

CategoryEmployeeEmployerCombined
Saudi national — registered before 3 Jul 20249.75%11.75%21.5%
Saudi national — registered 3 Jul 2024+ (Jan–Jun 2026)10.25%12.25%22.5%
Saudi national — registered 3 Jul 2024+ (Jul–Dec 2026)10.75%12.75%23.5%
Non-Saudi (expatriate)0%2%2%

The three branches

BranchCoversWho pays
Annuities (pension)Retirement, disability, death benefitsSaudi nationals only — employee + employer
SANEDUnemployment insuranceSaudi nationals only — 0.75% employee + 0.75% employer
Occupational HazardsWorkplace injury, disability, deathAll employees — 2%, employer-funded only

Wage base

The "new system" rates above are on a published multi-year phased increase and will rise again after 2026. These figures were researched in August 2026 — confirm current rates directly with GOSI before using them for payroll or compliance decisions.