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Kuwait Indemnity (EOSB) Calculator 2026

Kuwait's indemnity rules are among the GCC's most complex — 15 days for the first 5 years, 30 days after, resignation tiers, and an 18-month cap. Calculate your exact entitlement and see how much more you'd earn by waiting for the next tier.

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Your Indemnity Estimate

Enter your employment details to calculate your Kuwait indemnity.

About Kuwait Indemnity (EOSB) Law

Kuwait's end-of-service indemnity is governed by Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, Articles 51–53 (private sector). The law establishes a two-tier accrual system: 15 days' salary per year for the first 5 years, rising to 30 days' salary per year for each year beyond 5. Daily salary is calculated by dividing the monthly basic wage by 26 (not 30), and total indemnity is capped at 18 months' salary.

Resignation triggers significant penalties: employees who resign before completing 3 years receive nothing. Those with 3–5 years receive 50% of the base entitlement. The 5–10 year band yields two-thirds, and only resignation after 10+ years entitles the employee to the full amount. Termination without cause — or expiry of a fixed-term contract — always pays the full entitlement regardless of service length.

Frequently Asked Questions

Kuwait Labour Law No. 6/2010 specifically prescribes dividing the monthly salary by 26 (not 30) to arrive at the daily rate for indemnity calculations. This is a legal rule — not an estimate — and it slightly increases the daily rate compared to other methods.
Generally, only the basic salary is used for indemnity calculations. Housing, transport, and other allowances are typically excluded unless the employment contract explicitly states otherwise or a court ruling extends the base.
If you resign before completing 3 full years of continuous service, Kuwait Labour Law does not entitle you to any indemnity. This is a strict threshold — even 2 years and 11 months yields KWD 0. Reaching 3 years unlocks 50% of the calculated base. That's the 'wait-or-leave' breakpoint most workers should be aware of.
Yes. Total indemnity — for monthly-paid employees — is capped at 18 months' salary, regardless of years of service. This cap is most relevant for very long tenures (typically 15+ years, depending on salary level). The calculator flags this when it applies.

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