GCC Gratuity Calculator
Choose your country and enter your dates and salary. The calculator applies that country's labour law, including what happens if you resign.
✓ Rules checked November 2026Gratuity rules across the GCC
Every Gulf country calculates end-of-service differently: the rate per year, which salary counts, and whether resigning cuts the amount. Pick your country above to apply its rules.
| Country | Rate | Salary used | Minimum service | If you resign | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | ½ month/yr (5 yrs), then 1 month | Basic + allowances | None | Reduced: none <2 yrs, ⅓, ⅔, full at 10 | None |
| UAE | 21 days/yr (5 yrs), then 30 days | Basic only | 1 year | No cut | 24 months |
| Qatar | 3 weeks/yr (minimum) | Basic only | 1 year | No cut | None |
| Kuwait | 15 days/yr (5 yrs), then 1 month | Basic + allowances | None | Reduced: none <3 yrs, ½, ⅔, full at 10 | 18 months |
| Bahrain | ½ month/yr (3 yrs), then 1 month | Basic only | None | No cut | None |
| Oman | 1 month/yr (since Jul 2023) | Basic only | None | No cut | None |
Questions people ask
Which GCC countries use basic salary for gratuity?
The UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman use basic salary. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait use the full wage, including regular allowances.
Where does resigning reduce gratuity?
In Saudi Arabia (none under 2 years, then one third or two thirds until 10 years) and Kuwait (none under 3 years, then half or two thirds until 10 years). The UAE, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman don't cut it for resignation.
Do I need one year of service for gratuity?
In the UAE and Qatar, yes. Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman pay for part years in proportion, though resignation rules in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait can still give nothing for short service.