Can my employer reduce my salary without my agreement in the UAE?

Generally, no — your salary is a core term of your employment contract, and your employer cannot reduce it unilaterally without your agreement. Changing the agreed wage normally requires your consent and an amended contract registered with MOHRE; the new terms should not fall below what the law and your contract guarantee. An employer who simply pays you less than the registered contract amount is effectively underpaying, which is a labour-law breach traceable through the Wage Protection System. There are limited situations where pay or working arrangements may change by mutual agreement, but a forced, undocumented cut is not one of them. If your pay is reduced without your consent, do not assume silence equals acceptance — raise your objection in writing, keep your contract and payslips showing the original figure, and compare what is actually being deposited through WPS. You can then file a complaint with MOHRE if it is not resolved. To assess whether a pay cut is lawful in your case, you can compare verified UAE employment lawyers on LEXAI.