Minimum Wage

Source: Royal Decree No. 35/2003 (Labour Law), as amended; Ministerial Decision No. 222/2013 (Minimum Wage for Omanis)

Written in plain language for general understanding. This is educational content, not legal advice. Based on Omani royal decrees, ministerial decisions, and the Basic Statute of the State.

Omani National Law

What is this right?

Oman sets a minimum wage for Omani nationals only. There is no statutory minimum wage for expatriate workers.

  • Omani minimum wage: OMR 325 per month (basic salary), plus a minimum allowance of OMR 100, for a total of at least OMR 425 per month.
  • Expatriate workers: No legal minimum — pay is set by the employment contract.
  • Employers must pay wages on time through the Wage Protection System (WPS), an electronic transfer system monitored by the Ministry of Labour.
  • Wages must be paid at least once per month in Omani Rials or an agreed currency.

When does it apply?

  • You are an Omani national employed in the private sector — the minimum wage applies to you.
  • You are an expatriate worker — your wage is governed by your employment contract, not a statutory minimum.
  • The employer has 7 working days from the end of the pay period to transfer your wages.

What should you do?

  • Check your employment contract for your agreed salary and payment schedule.
  • If you are Omani and being paid below OMR 325 basic, report this to the Ministry of Labour.
  • If wages are delayed, file a complaint with the Ministry of Labour — they monitor WPS records.
  • Keep copies of your bank statements and pay slips as evidence.

What should you NOT do?

  • Do not accept cash-only payments that bypass the Wage Protection System — this weakens your legal proof of payment.
  • Do not sign blank documents or receipts saying you received wages you did not.
  • Do not wait too long — wage claims should be filed promptly with the Ministry of Labour.

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