Settlement Support Saudi adjusts expat pay as employers rethink talent models With shrinking salary premiums and slower megaproject hiring, companies shift to long-term workforce strategies istock.com/Yau Ming Low Image Izzy Wood Reporter Monday 24 November 2025 Saudi Arabian companies are beginning to scale back the pay premiums that once made the kingdom a magnet for highly skilled foreign workers. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Immigration Saudi Arabia unveils new residency plans in appeal to foreign labour Business Travel Misuse of multi-entry visas causes safety concerns in Saudi Arabia Work Permits Saudi Arabia launches skills-based worker classification system Pay & Benefits Saudi Arabia to extend retirement security scheme to expats