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Gratuity Calculator (2026): End of Service Benefits in the GCC

Calculate your end-of-service gratuity for the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain or Oman - each country's labour-law formula, resignation rules and caps.

Quick answer

End-of-service gratuity is a lump sum every GCC private-sector employer owes when your contract ends. Each country uses its own formula - for example 21 days' basic salary per year in the UAE and Qatar, half a month's wage per year in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait for the first five years - so pick your country below.

Calculate your gratuity

Your last basic salary only - housing, transport and other allowances are excluded.

How did the job end?

Estimated gratuity

AED 66,000

  • 21 days' basic salary per year (years 1-5) × 5AED 42,000
  • 30 days' basic salary per year (after year 5) × 2AED 24,000

Estimate only - your contract, unpaid leave and deductions can change the final figure. Confirm with your employer or the labour ministry.

Gratuity rules compared across the GCC

Gratuity rules compared across the GCC
CountryFormulaMinimum serviceCapOn resignation
UAE21 days' basic salary per year (years 1-5), then 30 days' basic salary per year (after year 5)1 year24 monthsFull award
Saudi ArabiaHalf a month's wage per year (years 1-5), then One month's wage per year (after year 5)NoneNoneReduced under 10 yrs
Qatar3 weeks' (21 days') basic salary per year1 yearNoneFull award
Kuwait15 days' pay per year (years 1-5), then One month's pay per year (after year 5)None18 monthsReduced under 10 yrs
BahrainHalf a month's wage per year (years 1-3), then One month's wage per year (after year 3)NoneNoneFull award
OmanOne month's basic wage per yearNoneNoneFull award

Frequently asked questions

What is end-of-service gratuity?

A lump sum your employer pays when your employment ends, calculated from your last salary and length of service under each country's labour law.

Is gratuity calculated on basic or gross salary?

Basic salary only in the UAE, Qatar and Oman; your full wage including fixed allowances in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait; basic plus social allowance in Bahrain.

Does resigning reduce my gratuity?

In Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, yes - resigning before 10 years earns a reduced share. In the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman you receive the full award on resignation once you qualify.

Can a contract waive my gratuity?

No. Gratuity is a statutory right in every GCC country and a clause removing it is void.

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