Hiring Cost Calculator: Saudi vs Non-Saudi
Executive Cost Report - December 2025 (GOSI rates updated July 2025)
Calculation Parameters
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Saudi National
SAR 122,585
Year 1 Total
SAR 10,215/mo
HRDF: SAR 72,000Non-Saudi (Transfer)
SAR 193,345
Year 1 Total
SAR 16,112/mo
Transfer: SAR 2,000Non-Saudi (New Visa)
SAR 193,845
Year 1 Total
SAR 16,154/mo
Visa: SAR 2,000Manpower Outsourcing
SAR 195,000
Year 1 Total
SAR 16,250/mo
Zero EOSB RiskRecommendation: Saudi (with HRDF)
Based on input parameters, the lowest cost option is Saudi (with HRDF) at SAR 122,585 annually.
Saudi Employee Cost Breakdown
Annual Gross SalarySAR 156,000
GOSI (Employer 12.25%)SAR 19,110
Medical InsuranceSAR 4,000
Vacation AccrualSAR 8,975
EOSB AccrualSAR 6,500
Total Before SubsidySAR 194,585
HRDF Subsidy (24 months)-SAR 72,000
Net Annual CostSAR 122,585
Hidden Government Costs (Don't Overlook!)
Add "Government Administrative Fees" line item of approx SAR 4,465 / year / employee
Qiwa Subscription
SAR 1,265
per year
Muqeem Platform
SAR 3,000
per year (avg)
Exit Re-Entry Visa
SAR 200
per trip
GOSI Increase Coming
+0.5%
July 2026 (Saudis)
Executive Recommendations
For Long-Term Core Roles
Hire Saudi Nationals and utilize HRDF subsidy. It is the lowest net cost option.
For Skilled Technical Roles
Hire Non-Saudi (Local Transfer). Verify transfer tier in Qiwa before offering.
For High-Turnover/Temporary Roles
Use Manpower Supply. The 15-20% premium is worth eliminating legal/severance risks.