# UAE WPS SIF File: How to Generate One Free

> The UAE Wages Protection System needs a SIF file to pay salaries. Here's what a SIF contains and how to generate one in your browser.

- URL: https://www.pyalm.com/blog/wps-sif-generator-guide
- Author: Fadhil Abdulla
- Category: Pyalm Books
- Published: 2026-06-19
- Updated: 2026-06-19

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## What is WPS and the SIF?

The UAE's Wages Protection System (WPS) requires employers to pay salaries through approved channels so the government can monitor timely payment. Salaries are submitted as a **Salary Information File (SIF)** — a structured text file your bank or exchange house processes.

## What's in a SIF

A SIF has two record types:

- One **SCR (header)** record — your establishment ID, bank routing, salary month, employee count, and total.
- One **EDR (employee)** record per worker — labour card ID, routing code, IBAN, pay period, and fixed plus variable salary.

The free [WPS SIF Generator](https://www.pyalm.com/free-tools/wps-sif-generator) builds both from a simple form and lets you download the .sif file.

## How to create one

1. Open the [WPS SIF Generator](https://www.pyalm.com/free-tools/wps-sif-generator).
2. Enter your employer details (establishment ID and routing code).
3. Add each employee's pay details.
4. Download the .sif file (or copy the text).

## Always confirm with your bank

WPS specifications vary by bank and change over time. Confirm the exact field order, routing codes, and SIF version with your bank or payroll agent before submitting. The tool runs in your browser — no salary data is uploaded.

[Open the WPS SIF Generator](https://www.pyalm.com/free-tools/wps-sif-generator) | [UAE salary & employer cost guide](https://www.pyalm.com/blog/uae-salary-and-employer-cost)