Qatar gratuity calculator (2026)
At least three weeks of basic salary for each year of service, once you have worked one year for the employer. Part-years are pro rata. Your contract may give more, never less.
Source: Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 54 · rule last reviewed 2026-10-23
How is the job ending?
Last basic salary.
Worked examples
For a basic salary of QAR 10,000 (an example figure, not a salary benchmark).
| Service | Contract ends | You resign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | QAR 7,000 | QAR 7,000 |
| 3 years | QAR 21,000 | QAR 21,000 |
| 5 years | QAR 35,000 | QAR 35,000 |
| 7 years | QAR 49,000 | QAR 49,000 |
| 10 years | QAR 70,000 | QAR 70,000 |
| 15 years | QAR 105,000 | QAR 105,000 |
What else to know
- · Dismissal without notice for gross misconduct under Article 61 forfeits the gratuity.
- · Government entities, QFC firms and some other employers are outside the Labour Law and follow their own rules.
Official source to check: Qatar Legal Portal (Al Meezan).
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- How is end-of-service gratuity calculated in Qatar?
- At least three weeks of basic salary for each year of service, once you have worked one year for the employer. Part-years are pro rata. Your contract may give more, never less. (Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 54.)
- Is Qatar gratuity based on basic salary or total salary?
- Last basic salary.
- Do I lose my gratuity if I resign in Qatar?
- No — Article 54 sets the same minimum whether you resign or the contract ends. Only dismissal for gross misconduct under Article 61 forfeits it.
- Is there a maximum gratuity in Qatar?
- The law we cite sets no cap on the award.
- Is this calculator legal advice?
- No. It applies the published rule to the numbers you enter. Contracts can be more generous, and some employers (free zones, government, some sectors) follow other rules. Check with Qatar Legal Portal (Al Meezan) for your case.