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Qatar Gratuity Calculator (2026): End of Service Benefits
Calculate your end-of-service gratuity in Qatar under Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 54 - which salary counts, what resigning changes, the cap, and a worked example.
Quick answer
Calculate your gratuity
Your last basic salary - cash housing and transport allowances are excluded.
Estimated gratuity
QAR 33,600
- 3 weeks' (21 days') basic salary per year × 6QAR 33,600
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 Qatar
| Service period | Award |
|---|---|
| 0+ | 3 weeks' (21 days') basic salary per year |
- Salary used
- Your last basic salary - cash housing and transport allowances are excluded.
- Minimum service
- 1 year of continuous service
- Maximum award
- No cap
- When it's paid
- On the last working day, together with all other dues.
- Law
- Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 54
If you resign
Full award - resignation does not reduce it.
Worked example
Salary used for gratuity QAR 8,000, 6 years of service, contract ended by the employer:
- 3 weeks' (21 days') basic salary per year × 6QAR 33,600
- Total gratuityQAR 33,600
Rules worth knowing
- Three weeks per year is the legal minimum - your contract may promise more. Part-years count pro-rata once you pass one year.
- The award is paid in full on resignation after one year, and it cannot be waived (Article 4).
Frequently asked questions
How is gratuity calculated in Qatar?
Under Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 54: 3 weeks' (21 days') basic salary per year. Your last basic salary - cash housing and transport allowances are excluded.
How much gratuity for 6 years on a QAR 8,000 salary?
About QAR 33,600 when the contract ends or the employer terminates it, using the formula above.
Do I get gratuity if I resign in Qatar?
Yes - the full award is paid on resignation once you complete 1 year of service.
What is the minimum service to qualify for gratuity?
You need at least 1 year of continuous service.
Is there a maximum gratuity amount?
The law sets no cap on the award.
When must the gratuity be paid?
On the last working day, together with all other dues.
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