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Employer cost calculator Kuwait

Enter the salary to see what an employee really costs each month, including the employer's PIFSS contribution for Kuwaiti nationals.

Add allowances, insurance, visa or housing costs in their own field.

How it's calculated

Employer Basic Insurance: 10% of the salary up to KWD 1,500.
Employer Supplementary Insurance: 10% of the salary above KWD 1,500, up to KWD 1,250 more.
Employer Pension Increase: 1% on up to KWD 2,750.
Other costs are added as entered.

An example

For a Kuwaiti employee on KD 1,200, the employer pays KD 132 to PIFSS, so the cost is KD 1,332 a month.

Frequently asked questions

Does the employer pay PIFSS for expatriate staff?

This calculator applies the PIFSS contributions for insured Kuwaitis. For other employees, add any costs you pay under the other costs field.

Is there a ceiling on the employer's contribution?

Yes. The salary counts up to KWD 2,750 in total, so above that the employer's PIFSS share stays the same.

Does the employer pay the Unemployment Insurance Fund?

No. The PIFSS guide deducts that contribution from the insured person only.

Key terms

Employer contribution: The share of PIFSS funds the employer pays on top of the salary.
Supplementary salary: The part of the salary above the basic ceiling, with its own limit.

Up-to-date official data

Data checked against the official source on October 18, 2026.

We check the official sources automatically, every day.

PIFSSTaminat Guide: summary of the Social Security Law (English)

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