Gratuity Calculator — End of Service Benefits
Leaving a job in the Gulf? Estimate your end-of-service gratuity from your last basic salary and years of service, using the widely applied 21/30-day rule.
Estimate your gratuity
How the gratuity is worked out
Across much of the Gulf the standard end-of-service formula works like this: your daily wage is your last basic monthly salary divided by 30. For each of your first five years you earn 21 days of that daily wage; for every year beyond five you earn 30 days. Partial years are usually counted pro-rata. The total is commonly capped at two years' basic pay. Example: a basic salary of 800 over 6 years gives a daily wage of 26.67; the first 5 years earn 105 days and the 6th year earns 30 days — 135 days × 26.67 ≈ 3,600.
Basic salary vs total package
Gratuity is calculated on your basic salary, not your total package — allowances for housing, transport, phone and bonuses are normally excluded. Since basic pay is often only 50–60% of the total, the gratuity is smaller than many expect. Enter only the basic figure shown on your contract or payslip for an accurate estimate.
End-of-service rules across the Gulf
The idea is similar across the GCC — a lump sum based on your final basic salary and years of service — but the details differ by country and by whether you resigned or were dismissed. As a rough guide:
| Country | Typical basis |
|---|---|
| UAE | 21 days' pay per year (first 5 years), 30 days' pay per year after |
| Saudi Arabia | Half a month per year (first 5 years), one month per year after |
| Qatar | At least 3 weeks' pay per year of service |
| Kuwait | 15 days per year (first 5 years), one month per year after |
| Oman | Based on basic salary and length of service |
These are general guidelines only — your contract, unpaid leave and the reason for leaving all affect the final figure, so always check your local labour law.
Frequently asked questions
How is end-of-service gratuity calculated?
21 days of basic pay per year for the first 5 years, then 30 days per year after that; daily pay is basic salary ÷ 30. Usually capped at two years' pay.
Is gratuity based on basic or total salary?
Basic salary only — housing, transport and other allowances are normally excluded.
Do I get gratuity for less than one year?
Under most Gulf labour laws, no gratuity is payable below one year of continuous service.
Does resignation reduce my gratuity?
Under some older contract types, early resignation could reduce the amount. Newer labour laws in several Gulf states have removed most of these reductions — check your country's current law.