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Kuwait Gratuity Calculator (2026): End of Service Benefits
Calculate your end-of-service gratuity in Kuwait under Kuwait Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Articles 51 & 53 - which salary counts, what resigning changes, the cap, and a worked example.
Quick answer
Calculate your gratuity
Your last full monthly remuneration, including regular allowances.
Estimated gratuity
KWD 3,600
- 15 days' pay per year (years 1-5) × 5KWD 2,000
- One month's pay per year (after year 5) × 2KWD 1,600
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 Kuwait
| Service period | Award |
|---|---|
| 0-5 | 15 days' pay per year (years 1-5) |
| 5+ | One month's pay per year (after year 5) |
- Salary used
- Your last full monthly remuneration, including regular allowances.
- Minimum service
- None - pro-rata from day one
- Maximum award
- 18 months' salary
- When it's paid
- When the contract ends, with all outstanding dues.
- Law
- Kuwait Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Articles 51 & 53
If you resign
| Years completed | Share of the award |
|---|---|
| Under 3 | Nothing |
| 3-5 | Half |
| 5-10 | Two thirds |
| 10+ | Full award |
Worked example
Salary used for gratuity KWD 800, 7 years of service, contract ended by the employer:
- 15 days' pay per year (years 1-5) × 5KWD 2,000
- One month's pay per year (after year 5) × 2KWD 1,600
- Total gratuityKWD 3,600
Rules worth knowing
- The total indemnity is capped at 18 months' (1.5 years') pay.
- Resigning: nothing under 3 years, half for 3-5 years, two thirds for 5-10 years, and the full award after 10 years. Termination by the employer pays the full award.
- This calculator uses the monthly-paid formula. Daily and hourly workers earn 10 days per year for the first five years and 15 days after.
Frequently asked questions
How is gratuity calculated in Kuwait?
Under Kuwait Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Articles 51 & 53: 15 days' pay per year (years 1-5), then One month's pay per year (after year 5). Your last full monthly remuneration, including regular allowances.
How much gratuity for 7 years on a KWD 800 salary?
About KWD 3,600 when the contract ends or the employer terminates it, using the formula above.
Do I get gratuity if I resign in Kuwait?
Yes, but the share depends on your service: nothing under 3 years, then 3+: Half, 5+: Two thirds, 10+: Full award (years completed: share of the award).
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?
Yes - it cannot exceed 18 months' wage.
When must the gratuity be paid?
When the contract ends, with all outstanding dues.
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