{{Short description|Minimum wage in Kuwaiti}} {{Tone|date=May 2015}}

On February 21, 2008, the Kuwaiti Parliament approved a monthly pay rise of 120 Kuwaiti dinars (KWD) ($440) for nationals working in the public and private sectors after inflation rose to 7.3%, the highest level in 16 years. The decision was also made to raise the pay of foreigners employed by the government by 50 KWD ($184).{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}}

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.{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}}

As of 2025, the minimum wage according to the Kuwait employment law, the minimum wage is 75 (KWD) Kuwaiti Dinars Per Month, unchanged since 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 January 2025 |title=Find Best Gulf Jobs Requirements 2025 - Gulf Job by Location |url=https://www.gulfjobsy.com/ |access-date=15 January 2025 |website=Gulfjobsy.com}}</ref>

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