Oman Decision No. R/1/2025 On Determining the Average Wage Growth and Pension Increase Rates

Pursuant to the perusal of the Social Protection Law issued by Oman Sultani Decree No. 52/2023;

The Implementing Regulation of the Social Protection Law issued by Oman Decision No. R/7/2023;

The approval of the Board of Directors of the Social Protection Fund; and

Based on the public interest requirements,

The following has been decided:

Article 1

The average wage growth rate shall be set at 3% (three percent) for the year 2025.

The increase in pensions due before July 1, 2024, is set at 1% (one percent) for the following pensions:

Pensions for non-professional disability, total permanent professional disability, and death.
Pensions for the elderly and partial permanent professional disability, provided the insured has reached the elderly age in this case.

In all cases, pensions shall not be increased beyond the subscription wage ceiling.

This Decision shall be published in the Official Gazette.

Issued On: 05/07/1446 H.

Corresponding to: 05/01/2025

Eng. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi

Minister of Energy and Minerals