SIO contribution for Bahraini employees in 2026
How much SIO do I pay for a Bahraini employee this year?
The situation
The employee pays 8% (7% pension plus 1% unemployment). The employer share rose to about 17% in 2025 and increases by one point a year under Law 14 of 2022.
The law
- Social Insurance Law, Decree-Law No. 24 of 1976 as amended by Law No. 14 of 2022: Employers register staff with the SIO and pay monthly contributions; the employer share for Bahrainis rises by one point a year
- SIO contribution rates (2025 secondary summaries): Bahraini employee 8% (7% pension plus 1% unemployment); employer about 17% in 2025 rising yearly; expatriates employer 3% and employee 1%
What it means for you
Secondary sources differ on the exact 2026 split, so confirm the employer rate on the SIO site. Example: salary BHD 1,000; employee BHD 80; employer about BHD 170 to 180.
What to do
- Check the SIO rate table.
- Apply to salaries.
- Deduct employee share.
- Pay the SIO bill.
We can do this for youSIO employer registration, monthly contributions and expatriate end-of-service contributions: BHD 150