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KSA Nitaqat Calculator
Stay ahead of Saudi workforce compliance with Paylite’s Nitaqat Calculator, a free online tool that helps businesses estimate their Nitaqat status by calculating their weighted Saudization ratio. Understand how your workforce composition may affect your company’s classification under the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (HRSD).
The calculator considers your establishment’s economic activity, total workforce, Saudi employee categories, and planned recruitment to provide an estimated Nitaqat zone. It helps HR teams, business owners, and compliance managers in making informed workforce planning decisions while reducing the risk of falling below the required Saudization thresholds.
Check Your Nitaqat Status & Saudization Compliance in Seconds
Company Details
Include all full-time, part-time, and Saudi employees.
Saudi National Breakdown
Salary ≥ SAR 4,000/mo · counts as 1.0×
Part-time OR < SAR 4,000/mo · counts as 0.5×
Salary ≥ SAR 4,000/mo · counts as 4.0×
Used to estimate your time-to-compliance.
Nitaqat Zone Result
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Fill in your company details on the left and click Calculate My Zone
to see your result.
Weighted Saudization %
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Min. required: —
Weighted Saudi Count
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of — total employees
Monthly Expat Levy
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Annual: —
Time to Compliance
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All Nitaqat Zones
Platinum
Top Zone
✓
High Green
15–25%+ above minimum
✓
Medium Green
5–15% above minimum
✓
Low Green
At minimum
✓
Red
Below target
✓
Disclaimer:
This calculator provides indicative results based on the data entered and HRSD Nitaqat 2025 weighted formula. Results are estimates. Exact quotas vary by your specific ISIC activity code. Always verify your final numbers at hrsd.gov.sa or through the official Nitaqat calculator on Qiwa.
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Results are estimates and should be used for planning purposes only.
Ensure your employee numbers are accurate for the best estimate.
Select the correct economic activity to improve calculation accuracy.
Include all eligible Saudi employees in the appropriate categories.
The calculator estimates your weighted Saudization percentage, not your official compliance certificate.
Certain professions, including engineering and procurement, may also be subject to profession-specific Saudization requirements in addition to establishment-level Nitaqat status.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nitaqat?
Nitaqat is Saudi Arabia’s workforce localization program set up by the MHRSD, classifying businesses according to their Saudization percentage, company size, and economic activity.
How do I perform a Nitaqat status check?
Use Paylite’s online Nitaqat calculator to estimate your status, then verify your classification through the government’s official calculator on Qiwa.
Is this an official Nitaqat check?
No. This tool provides an estimated Nitaqat check based on the information you enter. Your official Nitaqat classification is determined by HRSD through Qiwa.
Does company size affect Saudization?
Yes. Required Saudization percentages vary according to your establishment size and registered economic activity.
Is the calculator free?
Yes. Paylite’s Nitaqat Calculator is completely free and helps businesses estimate their compliance before performing an official Nitaqat status check.
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