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Qatar End-of-Service Gratuity Calculator 2026

Qatar's Labour Law No. 14/2004 (Article 54) guarantees end-of-service gratuity for every worker who completes at least one year of continuous service. Calculate your exact entitlement based on basic salary, years served, and reason for leaving — plus add unused annual leave for your complete final settlement figure.

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Basic Monthly Salary (QAR)

Completed Years of Service

Additional Months (beyond completed years)

Reason for Leaving

Unused Annual Leave Days (optional)

Your Gratuity Estimate

Enter your employment details above to calculate your Qatar end-of-service gratuity.

About Qatar End-of-Service Gratuity

Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 (Article 54) entitles every worker with one or more years of continuous service to end-of-service gratuity upon leaving employment. The minimum rate is 21 days' (3 weeks') basic wages per year for the first five years of service, rising to 28 days' (4 weeks') basic wages per year for each additional year. The calculation is based solely on the basic salary — housing allowances, transport, bonuses, and commissions are excluded.

Unlike Kuwait and KSA, Qatar does not penalise workers who resign — provided they have completed at least one year of continuous service. Gratuity is only forfeit in the case of termination for gross misconduct under Article 61. Unused annual leave days are also encashable at the daily basic salary rate, which can meaningfully increase a worker's total final settlement. This calculator uses the tiered rate from the actual law text, which is more accurate than the simplified 'flat 21 days' figure quoted by many online sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gratuity the same as end-of-service benefits (EOSB) in Qatar?

Yes — in Qatar, end-of-service gratuity and EOSB refer to the same entitlement under Article 54 of Labour Law No. 14/2004. It is a lump-sum payment made by the employer when employment ends, calculated on the basic salary. Unlike Bahrain (which moved to an SIO-funded system in 2024), Qatar still uses the direct employer-paid model.

What counts as basic salary for Qatar gratuity?

Qatar gratuity is calculated on the basic wage only — the fixed amount stated in your employment contract before any allowances. Housing allowances, transport allowances, commissions, bonuses, and other variable pay are excluded. If your contract bundles basic and allowances into a single figure, ask your employer or HR to confirm the basic component, as this directly affects your gratuity calculation.

Do I lose gratuity if I resign in Qatar?

No — Qatar Labour Law does not reduce gratuity for resignations, unlike Kuwait or KSA. Provided you have completed at least one year of continuous service, you are entitled to the full gratuity calculation whether you resign or your employer terminates you. The only exception is termination for gross misconduct under Article 61, which results in no gratuity.

Why does this calculator use two rates (21 and 28 days)?

Article 54 of Qatar Labour Law No. 14/2004 actually specifies two rates: a minimum of three weeks' (21 days') wages per year for the first five years, and four weeks' (28 days') wages per year for every year beyond five. Many online sources simplify this to a flat 21 days, which underestimates gratuity for workers with more than five years of service. This calculator uses the tiered rates from the actual law text.