Qatar Gratuity Calculator
Estimate your end-of-service gratuity under Article 54 of Qatar Labour Law.
Estimate only. Not legal advice — confirm with your employer or Qatar's Ministry of Labour.
How Qatar gratuity is calculated
Qatar's formula is one of the simplest in the Gulf. Under Article 54 of Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, every eligible employee earns a flat 21 days of basic salary for each completed year of service — there's no tier that increases the rate after 5 years like in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, or Kuwait.
| Years of service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Under 1 year | No gratuity |
| Any year, 1+ | 21 days' basic salary per year |
21 days is the statutory minimum — an employer's own policy can pay more, but never less. The calculation runs on basic salary only; housing and transport allowances, bonuses, and commissions are excluded.
Resignation doesn't reduce your gratuity
Unlike the UAE's old rules or Saudi Arabia's current ones, Qatar doesn't scale the amount down based on why you left. Complete at least a year of continuous service, and the same 21-days-per-year formula applies whether you resigned, were terminated, or your contract simply expired.
Common mistakes people make
- Using total salary instead of basic salary — inflates the number
- Rounding down partial years instead of pro-rating the extra months
- Assuming resignation cuts the payout — that's UAE/Saudi logic, not Qatar's
- Forgetting that outstanding debts or advances to the employer can be deducted before final payment
FAQ
Is gratuity taxed in Qatar?
No — Qatar has no personal income tax, so the gratuity figure is what you receive, minus any agreed deductions.
How quickly should it be paid?
Final dues, including gratuity, are typically settled within about 7 days of your last working day.