Qatar Gratuity Calculator 2026: End-of-Service Benefits Guide

Q: <strong>How much is the minimum gratuity in Qatar?</strong>

The minimum gratuity is three weeks’ basic salary per year , as per Article 54 of Qatar Labour Law .

Q: <strong>What if an employer refuses to pay gratuity?</strong>

Discuss with HR or management. File a complaint with the Ministry of Labor if unresolved. Keep employment records as proof. Seek legal advice if necessary.

Qatar Gratuity Calculator

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Based on Qatar Labour Law Article 54

Note: The result from this calculator is a best estimate based on Article 54. Your exact pay can vary if you had long unpaid leave or a different basic salary in your contract. Always compare the result with your final settlement letter.

Quick Reference

QUICK REFERENCE | Last Updated: October 2026. Rule: 21 days of basic pay per year of service. Minimum service: 1 year. Based on: last basic salary (no allowances). Law: Article 54, Law No. 14 of 2004. Use the qatar gratuity calculator above for your exact number.

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How to calculate Qatar gratuity in 2026

End of service gratuity in Qatar is a lump sum your employer pays when your job ends. It is not a bonus and it is not part of your monthly salary. Think of it as a thank you payment that builds up for every year you work.

This qatar gratuity calculator does the maths for you in minutes. Enter your start date, your last working day, and your last basic salary. The tool then shows your total service, your daily wage, and your gratuity amount.

The rule behind this qatar gratuity calculator is simple. You earn 21 days of basic pay for each year of service, and you need at least one full year with the same employer to qualify.

The law behind this guide and the qatar gratuity calculator above is the Qatar Labour Law, Law No. 14 of 2004. Article 54 sets the gratuity rule, and we explain it in plain words below. The formula did not change in 2026, and this guide was checked again in October 2026.

Eligibility for End-of-Service Gratuity in Qatar

You qualify for end of service gratuity in Qatar once you complete one full year of service with the same employer. It does not matter if your contract is limited or unlimited. What matters is your total service and your last basic salary, so run both through the Qatar gratuity calculator above.

Eligibility at a glance, as a list for now: Less than 1 year of service means no gratuity, unless your contract promises it. One year or more and you resign means yes, in full. One year or more and your contract ends means yes, in full.

Qatar gratuity calculator formula, explained line by line

If you would rather not use the qatar gratuity calculator above, you can also work out your end of service benefits in Qatar by hand. Follow each line below with your own dates and basic salary. Use your last basic salary, not your full package.

Step 1: Work out your service. Joining date March 1, 2021 and leaving date August 31, 2026 gives 5 years and 6 months, which is 5.5 years.
Step 2: Work out your daily wage. Last basic salary QAR 8,000 divided by 30 equals QAR 266.67 per day.
Step 3: Work out one year of gratuity. QAR 266.67 times 21 days equals QAR 5,600 for each year.
Step 4: Multiply by your years of service. QAR 5,600 times 5.5 years equals QAR 30,800 in total.
Shortcut formula: Basic salary times 0.7 times years of service. For this example, 8,000 times 0.7 times 5.5 equals QAR 30,800.
Partial years count too. After your first full year, extra months count pro rata, so 3 years and 6 months counts as 3.5 years. Long unpaid leave does not count toward your service.

How much gratuity will I get?

Gratuity by years of service from this qatar gratuity calculator, at different basic salaries: 1 year equals QAR 3,500 at a QAR 5,000 basic salary, QAR 5,600 at QAR 8,000, and QAR 8,400 at QAR 12,000. 2 years equals QAR 7,000, QAR 11,200, and QAR 16,800 at the same salaries. 3 years equals QAR 10,500, QAR 16,800, and QAR 25,200.

Qatar Labour Law Article 54: end-of-service gratuity

Article 54 of Law No. 14 of 2004 says an employer must pay end-of-service gratuity to a worker who completes one year or more of service. In plain words, complete one year and the payment is yours. It is worked out on your last basic wage.

Your service counts as continuous even if your contract is renewed. The main break that matters is dismissal for a reason listed in Article 61. If you are rehired by the same employer, check your new contract for how your service is counted.

Only your last basic wage counts. Housing, transport, and food allowances are not included, even if they form a big part of your package. Keep a payslip that clearly shows your basic salary.

More gratuity by years examples from this qatar gratuity calculator: 5 years equals QAR 17,500 at a QAR 5,000 basic salary, QAR 28,000 at QAR 8,000, and QAR 42,000 at QAR 12,000. 7 years equals QAR 24,500, QAR 39,200, and QAR 58,800 at the same salaries. 10 years equals QAR 35,000, QAR 56,000, and QAR 84,000.

Resignation vs termination: does quitting cut your gratuity?

Quitting does not cut your gratuity in Qatar. Article 54 does not care why you left, as long as you completed one year of service. You get the same amount if you resign, finish your contract, or are let go fairly.

Article 51 also lets a worker leave a contract early in set cases, such as abuse or a serious risk to health and safety. That is a separate right from gratuity. If you leave for one of those reasons, get advice before you go.

The only way to lose gratuity is dismissal for serious misconduct under Article 61.
Government sector workers follow different and more generous rules, so this guide does not cover them in detail.
If you resign, ask for your final settlement in writing before your last day.

Does renewing my contract reset my service?

No, renewing your contract does not reset your service. Fixed term contracts in Qatar can run for up to five years and can be renewed if both sides agree. Your gratuity is worked out from your original joining date.

Two people signing an employment contract in Qatar, gratuity service counts from the original joining date when a contract is renewed

If a contract expires but both parties continue working without formal renewal, it is considered automatically extended.
Even if the contract is renewed or extended, the worker’s service period is counted from the original joining date.

The 5-year myth: is it 21 or 30 days per year?

It is 21 days per year, for every year. Some older guides say the rate rises after five years, but that tiered system is not the current law. Do not trust a calculator that gives you 30 days per year after year five.

What about after 10 years?

The same rule applies after 10 years. You still get 21 days of basic pay for each year, including every year after year ten. There is no jump to five weeks per year under the current law.

This flat rate makes your end of service gratuity in Qatar easy to check with the qatar gratuity calculator above. Multiply your basic salary by 0.7, then multiply by your years of service. If a result uses a higher rate for later years, ask the person to show you the current law.

Your final settlement is more than gratuity

Your final settlement is more than gratuity alone. It can include your last salary, your gratuity (use the qatar gratuity calculator above for that part), and pay for unused annual leave, minus any loan or advance you still owe. Ask for each item

Sample final settlement, as a list for now: Last month basic salary QAR 8,000. End-of-service gratuity QAR 30,800. Unused annual leave pay QAR 4,000, minus a loan or advance deduction of QAR 2,000, gives a total of QAR 40,800.

Employer Obligations for Transportation Post-Termination

Article 57 covers repatriation when your contract ends. For non-Qatari workers, your employer must complete your return procedures to your home country or agreed place. Keep your ticket and final papers with your settlement documents.

Your employer should arrange and pay for this return travel. Do not sign a final receipt until your travel and your money are both sorted. If you take a new job in Qatar instead, tell your employer in writing.

Vacation Pay Under Qatar Labour Law

Under Article 81, unused annual leave is paid in cash if you do not take it before you leave. This leave pay is separate from gratuity. It should appear as its own line in your final settlement.

Read about reforms in Qatar labour Law.

Employee Dismissal Without Gratuity (Article 61)

Fake documents or identity | Forged certificates or a false nationality.
Serious financial harm | A big loss to the company, reported within one working day.
Safety violations | Breaking safety rules again and again, after written warnings.
Leaking secrets | Sharing confidential company information.
Drugs or alcohol at work | Being intoxicated during working hours.

Read how to notify employer to change job.

Employment contract used to check Qatar end of service gratuity entitlement and Article 61 dismissal grounds

Gratuity Payment Upon Death (Article 55):

Court Deposit: Should an employee pass away while still employed, the employer is required to deposit any due gratuity with the courts within 15 days.
Heir Distribution: The court allocates the gratuity to heirs based on Islamic Sharia Law.
Unclaimed Funds: If no claims are made within three years, these funds will be transferred to the State Public Treasury.

Gratuity Entitlement for Domestic Workers (Article 15 of Law No. 15 of 2017):

Eligibility Criteria: Domestic workers gain eligibility for gratuity after completing one year of continuous employment.
Minimum Calculation Standard: Eligible domestic workers should receive at least three weeks' worth of basic pay each year as minimum gratuity.
Agreement Parameters: Employers and workers have the option to negotiate a higher gratuity amount; however, this cannot fall below established minimum standards.

What to do if your employer refuses to pay

Ask HR in writing for the full settlement breakdown.
Compare their maths with the formula on this page.
Keep your contract, payslips, and the written reply.
File a complaint with the Ministry of Labour via its unified complaints platform.
If the company is insolvent, the Workers' Support and Insurance Fund (Law No. 17 of 2018) can cover unpaid dues.

Conclusion

Run your numbers in the qatar gratuity calculator at the top of this page before your last day. Use your joining date, your last working day, and your last basic salary. Save or print the result and keep it with your papers.

Remember the three rules that decide your end of service benefits in Qatar — and that the qatar gratuity calculator above applies all three. You need at least one year of service, your pay is based on your last basic salary, and you earn 21 days for every year. Those three rules explain almost every gratuity payment.

If your payout looks wrong, follow the complaint steps above and do not wait. You can also leave a comment or contact us if you are stuck.

FAQs

After an employee’s service is terminated, the employer is responsible for covering the cost of their return to their home country or another location agreed upon by both parties. These travel expenses must be fully paid by the employer.

Use this formula: last basic salary divided by 30, times 21, times your years of service. For a basic salary of QAR 8,000 and 5 years, that is QAR 266.67 times 21 times 5, which equals QAR 28,000. Partial years count pro rata after your first year.

The Qatar Labour Law is Law No. 14 of 2004, and it still sets the rules for gratuity in 2026. Article 54 is the gratuity article, and it has not changed. Always check the law number, because some sites wrongly say Law No. 4 of 2004.

Yes. In Qatar, quitting does not cut your gratuity. You get the same 21 days per year whether you resign, finish your contract, or are let go. The only exception is dismissal for serious misconduct under Article 61.

The minimum gratuity is three weeks’ basic salary per year, as per Article 54 of Qatar Labour Law.

Discuss with HR or management.
File a complaint with the Ministry of Labor if unresolved.
Keep employment records as proof.
Seek legal advice if necessary.

It is 21 days per year, every year. The old law once gave more after 5 and 10 years, but that changed. Some old calculators online still show the old rates, so check the date on any calculator you use.

No, as long as you completed one year with the old employer. Each employer's gratuity is separate. When you leave job A, job A owes you. Your service restarts at zero with job B.

Just your last basic salary. Housing, transport, food, and other allowances do not count. If your basic is QAR 8,000 out of a QAR 12,000 package, your gratuity uses QAR 8,000.

Do not wait. Labour claims in Qatar are generally time-barred after one year from the end of your contract, and the clock runs even after you leave the country. Start with a written request to HR, then file with the Ministry of Labour.

Yes. Unused annual leave is paid separately from gratuity under Article 81. Your final settlement should show gratuity, leave pay, and your last salary as separate lines.

Yes. After your first full year, every extra month counts proportionally. 2 years and 7 months counts as about 2.58 years, not 2.

Yes. The Ministry of Labour (ADLSA) has its own online gratuity calculator. Enter your joining date, end date, last basic salary, and 21 days per year, then compare the result with ours.

Reviewed: October 2026.