Qatar Gratuity Calculator 2026
Calculate your end of service gratuity (مكافأة نهاية الخدمة) under Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004. Enter your basic salary and years of service for an instant estimate.
Qatar Gratuity Law — How It Works
Under Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 (Article 54), all private sector employees in Qatar are entitled to end of service gratuity when their employment ends. The formula is straightforward:
| Condition | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year of service | No entitlement |
| 1 year or more (resigned or terminated) | 3 weeks (21 days) basic wage per year |
| Maximum cap | None (unlike UAE's 2-year cap) |
Qatar's formula is simpler than UAE or Saudi: the same rate (21 days) applies regardless of whether you resigned or were terminated, and regardless of how many years you worked. There is no graduation like UAE (21 days for ≤5 years, 30 days for >5 years).
Basic wage only: Housing, transport, food, and other allowances are excluded. Use only the "basic wage" (الأجر الأساسي) from your employment contract.
Qatar Gratuity Calculation Examples
| Basic Salary (QAR) | Years | Calculation | Gratuity |
|---|---|---|---|
| QAR 4,000 | 2 years | (4,000 ÷ 30) × 21 × 2 | QAR 5,600 |
| QAR 4,000 | 5 years | (4,000 ÷ 30) × 21 × 5 | QAR 14,000 |
| QAR 8,000 | 7 years | (8,000 ÷ 30) × 21 × 7 | QAR 39,200 |
| QAR 12,000 | 10 years | (12,000 ÷ 30) × 21 × 10 | QAR 84,000 |
Qatar vs UAE Gratuity — Key Differences
| Factor | Qatar | UAE |
|---|---|---|
| Rate (years 1–5) | 21 days/year | 21 days/year |
| Rate (years 6+) | 21 days/year (no change) | 30 days/year |
| Maximum cap | None | 2 years' salary |
| Resignation rule | Same as termination | Same as termination (post-2022) |
| Minimum service | 1 year | 1 year |
For long-serving employees (10+ years), UAE gratuity is typically higher than Qatar's due to the 30-days-per-year rate after 5 years. For employees under 5 years, the calculation is identical.
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