Estimate your Gulf end-of-service benefit from basic salary and years of service.
What is end-of-service gratuity? When your job in the Gulf ends, your employer owes you a lump-sum payment based on your basic salary and length of service β not your total package. The exact rate differs by country (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain), so pick your country below for the right formula.
Uses the standard statutory formula for each country (daily wage = basic Γ· 30). Allowances are excluded. Confirm your final figure with the labour authority (e.g. MOHRE, MADLSA).
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Pick your country, enter your basic monthly salary (from your contract β not your total package), your years and extra months of continuous service, and how the employment ended. Press Calculate Gratuity to get the estimated end-of-service benefit with a full breakdown: daily wage, each tier of service, any resignation adjustment, and whether the legal cap applies.
The insight most workers miss: gratuity is calculated on basic salary only, so the basic component of your offer matters more than the headline total. A QAR 6,000 basic with QAR 4,000 allowances pays far more gratuity than a QAR 4,000 basic with QAR 6,000 allowances β over five years in the UAE that difference is over QAR 21,000. Negotiate the basic figure hard.
One caveat: these are the standard statutory baselines β daily wage = basic Γ· 30, 21 days per year for the first tier (UAE/Qatar), 15 then 30 days (Saudi/Kuwait), flat 30 days (Oman) β and partial years are prorated. Labour laws change, some contracts specify a different daily-wage method, and domestic workers follow separate rules, so treat the figure as an estimate and confirm the final payout with your country's labour authority.
Gratuity is a lump-sum payment owed to employees in the Gulf when their employment ends, calculated from basic salary and years of service. It is mandatory under the labour laws of the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain.
Is gratuity based on basic salary or total salary?
Basic salary only β housing, transport and other allowances are excluded. This is why the basic component of your contract matters more than the total package when it comes to gratuity.
Does resigning reduce my gratuity?
It depends on the country. In the UAE, resignation and termination give the same amount since the 2022 labour-law reform. In Qatar they are also treated the same. In Saudi Arabia, resigning reduces gratuity: nothing under 2 years, one-third for 2β5 years, two-thirds for 5β10 years, full amount at 10+ years.
Do partial years of service count?
Yes β a part of a year is counted proportionally. Six years and four months, for example, is calculated as roughly 6.33 years at the rate that applies to that point in your service.
Who is not covered by gratuity rules?
Generally, workers with less than one year of continuous service have no statutory entitlement, and domestic workers are covered by separate rules. Employees dismissed for serious misconduct can lose entitlement β confirm your case with the labour authority (e.g. MOHRE, MADLSA) rather than relying on any calculator.
How is gratuity calculated in Qatar?
Qatar uses a flat rate: 21 days of basic wage for every year of service. The formula is (monthly basic salary / 30) x 21 x years of service. For example, 5 years on QAR 6,000 basic gives (6,000 / 30) x 21 x 5 = QAR 21,000. Select Qatar in the calculator above for the exact figure.
Who is eligible for gratuity in Qatar?
Employees with at least one year of continuous service with the same employer. Domestic workers fall under separate rules. If you are unsure about your category, check with MADLSA, Qatar's labour authority.
Is Qatar gratuity based on basic or gross salary?
Basic wage only. Housing, transport, food and other allowances are excluded from the calculation, so a higher basic component in your contract directly increases your end-of-service benefit.
Does resigning reduce gratuity in Qatar?
No. In Qatar, resignation and termination are treated the same - you receive the full 21 days per year either way. This differs from Saudi Arabia, where resigning can reduce the amount.
I worked less than a year in Qatar - do I get gratuity?
No. Qatar's labour law requires a minimum of one year of continuous service before any end-of-service benefit is due. Service beyond the first year counts proportionally, including part-years.
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