Labour Compliance Tool
UAE WPS Salary Validator
Verify whether your employee payroll is compliant with the UAE Wage Protection System (WPS) rules set by MOHRE. Check salary payments, coverage, and timing in seconds.
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Compliance Result
Fill in the payroll details above and click "Check WPS Compliance" to see results.
About the UAE Wage Protection System
The Wage Protection System (WPS) is a mandatory electronic salary transfer system managed by the Central Bank of the UAE and the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). All private sector companies registered with MOHRE must use WPS to pay their employees.
WPS compliance is monitored automatically. Failure to comply within 15 days of the contractual payday results in warnings and potential blocks on new work permit applications. Companies must ensure at least 80% of each employee's contractual salary is paid and that 90% of all employees are covered each month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum salary percentage required under WPS?
MOHRE requires that at least 80% of the contractual salary is transferred through an approved WPS channel. Paying less than this threshold triggers a violation, regardless of any verbal agreement between employer and employee.
What happens if salary is paid late?
Salaries become overdue one day after the contractual payday. If not paid within 15 days, MOHRE may block new work permit applications. After 30 days, the company risks being downgraded in its labour category, affecting its ability to hire.
Are free zone companies required to use WPS?
Most UAE free zones now mandate WPS. The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) made WPS fully mandatory in January 2024. Check with your specific free zone authority for the latest requirements.
What is the 90% staff coverage rule?
Employers must pay at least 90% of their registered workforce each cycle via WPS. Exemptions exist for employees on documented unpaid leave, those reported as absconding, or new hires within their first 30 days.