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Bahrain Gratuity Calculator (2026): End of Service Benefits
Calculate your end-of-service gratuity in Bahrain under Bahrain Labour Law No. 36 of 2012, Article 116 + Edict 109 of 2023 - which salary counts, what resigning changes, the cap, and a worked example.
Quick answer
Calculate your gratuity
Your last basic wage plus social allowance.
Estimated gratuity
BHD 3,150
- Half a month's wage per year (years 1-3) × 3BHD 1,050
- One month's wage per year (after year 3) × 3BHD 2,100
Estimate only - your contract, unpaid leave and deductions can change the final figure. Confirm with your employer or the labour ministry.
How gratuity is calculated in Bahrain
| Service period | Award |
|---|---|
| 0-3 | Half a month's wage per year (years 1-3) |
| 3+ | One month's wage per year (after year 3) |
- Salary used
- Your last basic wage plus social allowance.
- Minimum service
- None - pro-rata from day one
- Maximum award
- No cap
- When it's paid
- Service from 1 March 2024 is paid by the SIO (social insurance), usually within about a week of your claim; earlier service is paid by the employer.
- Law
- Bahrain Labour Law No. 36 of 2012, Article 116 + Edict 109 of 2023
If you resign
Full award - resignation does not reduce it.
Worked example
Salary used for gratuity BHD 700, 6 years of service, contract ended by the employer:
- Half a month's wage per year (years 1-3) × 3BHD 1,050
- One month's wage per year (after year 3) × 3BHD 2,100
- Total gratuityBHD 3,150
Rules worth knowing
- Since 1 March 2024 employers pay a monthly contribution for expatriates (4.2% of wages for the first 3 years, 8.4% after) into the SIO, which pays the gratuity directly - so the money is safe even if the employer closes.
- The calculator shows your total entitlement under the formula; the SIO and your employer split who pays which part.
Frequently asked questions
How is gratuity calculated in Bahrain?
Under Bahrain Labour Law No. 36 of 2012, Article 116 + Edict 109 of 2023: Half a month's wage per year (years 1-3), then One month's wage per year (after year 3). Your last basic wage plus social allowance.
How much gratuity for 6 years on a BHD 700 salary?
About BHD 3,150 when the contract ends or the employer terminates it, using the formula above.
Do I get gratuity if I resign in Bahrain?
Yes - the full award is paid on resignation.
What is the minimum service to qualify for gratuity?
There is no minimum when the contract ends - the award is calculated pro-rata on your actual service.
Is there a maximum gratuity amount?
The law sets no cap on the award.
When must the gratuity be paid?
Service from 1 March 2024 is paid by the SIO (social insurance), usually within about a week of your claim; earlier service is paid by the employer.
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