WPS Salary Calculator UAE

Verify Wage Protection System compliance as per MOHRE 2025-2026 rules

MOHRE Requirement: To avoid fines and system blocks, at least 90% of the agreed salary must be transferred via WPS.

WPS SIF File Rules

  • Fixed Format: Salary Information File (SIF) must be in CSV/TXT format following the Central Bank standard.
  • Deadline: Salaries must be paid within 15 days of the due date (usually by the 15th of the following month).

Penalties for Non-Compliance

Failure to pay salaries via WPS results in a block on all new work permits and fines of up to AED 1,000 per employee for each month of delayed payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Wage Protection System (WPS) is an electronic salary transfer system that allows MOHRE to monitor salary payments in the private sector to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time.
Domestic workers, workers in some specific free zones (like DIFC/ADGM which have their own rules), and offshore companies are generally exempt from the standard MOHRE WPS.
Only up to 10% can be missing (due to deductions or unpaid leave) without triggering a block. For anything more, you should have proof of unpaid leave or disciplinary action ready if MOHRE requests it.