In this episode, HR Expert Elrona D’Souza from S&K HR Consulting breaks down everything you need to know about gross salary in the UAE and how payroll works under the Wage Protection System (WPS).

Learn what makes up a gross salary — from basic pay to housing and transport allowances — and why it’s crucial for companies to ensure basic salary is at least 60% of the total.

We also cover how the WPS system ensures payroll transparency, why cash salaries aren’t allowed, and how payslips are a key part of compliant payroll in the UAE.

If you're setting up payroll in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE, don’t miss this episode!

Key Highlights:

What “gross salary” includes in the UAE

Role of basic salary vs allowances

Importance of the 60% basic salary rule

What is WPS (Wage Protection System) and who must use it

Why UAE companies can’t pay salaries in cash

How payslips help with payroll transparency

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