Kuwaiti minimum wage

On February 21, 2008, the Kuwaiti Parliament approved a monthly pay rise of 120 Kuwaiti dinars (KWD) ($440) for nationals in the public and private sectors after inflation rose to 7.3%, which was its highest level in 16 years. The decision was also made to raise the pay of foreigners employed by the government by 50 KWD ($184).

This decision was met with criticism, particularly from Khalaf Al-Enezi, a member of the National Assembly of Kuwait, who rejected the approved increase in minimum wage as it was lower than expected, and urged the government to review its decision.

Prior to 2018, the minimum wage in Kuwait was 60 KWD. However, following recent modifications to the Kuwait Labour Law in 2022, the minimum wage is now 75 KWD.