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Gratuity Calculator
Estimate based on Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004. Actual amounts may vary. Consult your employer or a labour lawyer for your specific situation.
Use this free calculator to estimate your Qatar end of service gratuity. Enter your basic salary and length of service to get an instant estimate based on Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
How Kuwait gratuity is calculated
Under UAE labour law, employees who complete at least one year of continuous service are entitled to an end of service gratuity based on their basic salary.
Rules under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021:
- Less than 1 year of service: no entitlement
- 1 to 5 years: 21 calendar days of basic salary per year
- Over 5 years: 30 calendar days of basic salary per year (for years beyond 5)
- Gratuity is capped at 2 years of total basic salary
- Resignation with 1-3 years on unlimited contract: 1/3 of calculated amount
- Resignation with 3-5 years on unlimited contract: 2/3 of calculated amount
- Resignation after 5+ years: full entitlement regardless of contract type
- Calculated on basic salary only (excludes housing, transport, and other allowances)
Example calculation
An employee with a basic salary of QAR 10,000 after 4 years:
| Weekly rate | QAR 10,000 / 4 = QAR 2,500/week |
| Calculation | 4 x 3 weeks x QAR 2,500 = QAR 30,000 |
| Total | QAR 30,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is gratuity mandatory in Kuwait?
- Yes. End of service gratuity is a legal entitlement under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Employers cannot waive or reduce it. If your employer refuses to pay, you can file a complaint with the Ministry of Labour.
- Is gratuity calculated on basic salary or total salary?
- Gratuity is calculated on basic salary only. This excludes housing allowance, transport allowance, phone allowance, and any other benefits. If your salary is a single lump sum with no breakdown, the entire amount may be considered basic salary. Check your employment contract.
- Do I get gratuity if I resign?
- Yes. In Qatar, end of service gratuity is payable regardless of whether you resign or are terminated.
- When should my employer pay gratuity?
- Your employer must pay gratuity as part of your final settlement within a reasonable period after termination. If they delay, you can file a complaint with the labour authority.
- Is gratuity taxed in Kuwait?
- No. Kuwait does not impose personal income tax, so your gratuity is received in full. However, if you are a tax resident of another country (e.g., UK, India), you may need to declare it as income in your home country.
Official source
For the full legal text, see: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.