Kuwait Implements KD75 Minimum Wage and Payment Rules

Kuwait has set a minimum wage of KD75 per month for workers, as stipulated by the national Labour Law. Employers are required to deposit wages directly into workers' bank accounts, with all payments made in Kuwaiti Dinars.

According to Article 56 of the Labour Law, workers must receive their wages either biweekly or monthly, depending on their employment arrangement. Employers cannot delay payments for more than seven days past the agreed date, and any delay beyond this period constitutes a breach of the law.

This legislation is particularly significant for the large number of Nigerian workers and other expatriates in Kuwait, many of whom are employed in domestic service, construction, and other sectors covered by the Labour Law. Workers who experience delayed payments or receive cash instead of bank deposits can file complaints under Article 56.

The KD75 minimum wage serves as the legal floor, ensuring no employer can pay below this amount, regardless of private agreements.