End-of-Service Benefit Calculator
Qatar Gratuity Calculator: End of Service Benefits
Free, accurate, and instant — based on Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 54
Qatar End-of-Service Gratuity Calculator
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Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 54
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How much gratuity do you get in Qatar?
In Qatar, end-of-service gratuity is a flat three weeks’ (21 days’) basic wage for every year of service, once you have completed at least one year. Unlike the UAE, the rate does not rise after five years — it stays at three weeks per year. It is based on your last basic wage only, has no cap, and is paid in full whether you resign or are terminated. This is set by Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 54.
- Wage base
- Basic wage only
- Per year of service
- 3 weeks (21 days)
- After 5 years
- Same rate — no increase
- Minimum service
- 1 year
- Maximum
- No cap
- On resignation
- Paid in full
Last reviewed: July 2026
What is end-of-service gratuity in Qatar?
End-of-service gratuity is a lump sum your employer must pay when your employment ends in Qatar, provided you have completed at least one year of continuous service. For Qatar’s large expatriate workforce it is the main statutory end-of-service entitlement. Qatari nationals are also insured under the Social Insurance Law (Law No. 1 of 2022), which pays a pension through the General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA).
Gratuity is governed by Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 54. The law sets a minimum of three weeks’ basic wage for each year of service — an employer may agree to pay more, but never less — and the last basic wage is the basis for the calculation.
This calculator applies Article 54 exactly: it uses your last basic wage, counts your service, applies the flat three-week rate to every year (with partial years prorated), and does not add any resignation reduction or cap — so you get the same figure your employer should pay.
How to calculate (compute) gratuity in Qatar
Gratuity computation in Qatar uses one flat rate, which keeps the maths simple. Follow these steps, or just use the calculator above.
- 1
Start from your last basic wage
Use your final monthly basic wage. Allowances (housing, transport, etc.) are excluded unless your contract expressly includes them.
- 2
Work out your daily wage
Daily wage = monthly basic wage ÷ 30. (Some employers use ÷ 26 by policy, which produces a slightly higher figure.)
- 3
Apply three weeks per year
You earn 21 days of basic wage for every year of service: 21 × daily wage × years. The same rate applies to every year.
- 4
Prorate any partial year
Once you have completed one year, a partial year is paid in proportion to the days worked, at the same three-week rate.
- 5
No tier increase, no cap, no reduction
The rate does not rise after five years, there is no maximum, and resignation is paid the same as termination.
| Service period | Gratuity earned |
|---|---|
| Each year (from year 1) | 3 weeks’ (21 days’) basic wage |
| After 5 years | Same rate — no increase (unlike the UAE) |
| Overall cap | No maximum |
Three weeks per year is the legal minimum — an employer may agree more. No gratuity is due below one year of service (Article 54).
Gratuity after 1, 2, 5, 10 and 15 years in Qatar
Article 54 pays 21 days of basic wage a year, which is 0.7 of a month’s basic wage for each year of service. The table shows what that adds up to, then three worked examples follow. Your own figures will differ, so run them in the calculator above.
| Service | Months of basic wage | On QAR 10,000 basic |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 year | 0 | QAR 0 |
| 1 year | 0.7 | QAR 7,000 |
| 2 years | 1.4 | QAR 14,000 |
| 5 years | 3.5 | QAR 35,000 |
| 10 years | 7 | QAR 70,000 |
| 15 years | 10.5 | QAR 105,000 |
Figures from the calculator above (basic ÷ 30 × 21 days × years). The same on resignation or termination, with no cap.
3 years of service
- Basic wage: QAR 8,000 → daily wage = 8,000 ÷ 30 = QAR 266.67
- 21 days × 3 years = 63 days
- 63 days × QAR 266.67 ≈ QAR 16,800
- The same whether you resign or are terminated.
GratuityQAR 16,8007 years, resignation
- Basic wage: QAR 10,000 → daily wage = QAR 333.33
- 21 days × 7 years = 147 days
- 147 days × QAR 333.33 = QAR 49,000
- Resignation is paid in full — no reduction in Qatar.
GratuityQAR 49,0006 years (still 3 weeks/year)
- Basic wage: QAR 12,000 → daily wage = QAR 400
- Year 6 is still 21 days, not 30 — Qatar has no 5-year jump
- 21 days × 6 years = 126 days
- 126 days × QAR 400 = QAR 50,400
GratuityQAR 50,400
Who is eligible for gratuity in Qatar?
Gratuity applies to private-sector employees under the Labour Law who meet the one-year service condition.
One year of continuous service
You must complete at least one full year to qualify. Below one year, no gratuity is due — even if the employer ends the contract. After the first year, partial years are prorated.
Private-sector employees
Article 54 covers workers under Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004. Article 3 excludes government and public-body staff, who fall under the Civil Human Resources Law (Law No. 15 of 2016) and its own end-of-service rules, and some other categories.
Qatari nationals
Qatari nationals are insured for a pension under the Social Insurance Law (Law No. 1 of 2022). How that pension interacts with an employer gratuity is a question to put to GRSIA or your employer.
Domestic workers
Domestic workers are covered by a separate law (Law No. 15 of 2017) with its own end-of-service provisions.
An employer may pay more
Three weeks’ wage per year is the legal minimum. A contract or company policy can be more generous, but never below the minimum.
Dismissal for misconduct
An employee lawfully dismissed for one of the serious reasons listed in Article 61 can lose entitlement to gratuity.
Resignation, termination, and the “after 5 years” question
Resignation vs termination: in Qatar the reason you leave does not change your gratuity. Whether you resign, are terminated, or your fixed-term contract expires, you receive the same amount once you have completed one year — there is no resignation reduction like the one in Saudi Arabia or Kuwait.
Does gratuity increase after five years? No. This is the most common misunderstanding about Qatar gratuity, usually because people confuse it with the UAE. Qatar pays a flat three weeks’ wage for every year of service — year six earns the same three weeks as year one. The UAE is the country that raises the rate to 30 days after five years, not Qatar.
Below one year: unlike Saudi Arabia (which prorates from day one), Qatar requires a completed year — if you leave before twelve months, no gratuity is due.
Contract types and misconduct: expatriates work on fixed-term contracts, and reaching the agreed end date still pays full gratuity. However, an employee lawfully dismissed for a serious reason under Article 61 may forfeit the gratuity.
Common Qatar gratuity mistakes
Expecting 30 days a year after 5 years
That is the UAE rule. Qatar stays at a flat three weeks (21 days) per year for every year of service.
Using total salary instead of basic
Gratuity is based on the last basic wage. Allowances are excluded unless your contract expressly includes them.
Expecting gratuity before one year
No gratuity is due until you have completed a full year of continuous service.
Thinking resignation cuts your gratuity
Qatar pays resignation and termination the same — there is no reduction for resigning.
Forgetting part-years are prorated
After the first full year, extra months are paid in proportion at the same three-week rate.
Assuming there is a cap
Qatar law sets no maximum on the total gratuity.
Tips for employees in Qatar
- Check your contract for your basic wage — that, not your total package, is what gratuity is based on.
- Your employer may pay more than the three-week minimum; check your contract or company policy.
- Confirm whether your employer calculates the daily wage on 30 days or 26 — the latter gives a slightly higher figure.
- Keep copies of your contract, your joining date, and your last working day.
- If your end-of-service payment is wrong, you can raise a complaint with the Ministry of Labour or the Labour Dispute Settlement Committees.
- Gratuity is only one line of your exit pay: unused leave, notice pay and unpaid salary are added on top, each on its own wage base.
Important legal notes
Governing law
Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 54 (end-of-service gratuity) and Article 61 (dismissals that may forfeit gratuity).
Basic wage basis
The last basic wage is the basis; three weeks per year is the statutory minimum and may be exceeded by agreement.
Qatari nationals
Qatari nationals are insured for a pension with GRSIA under Law No. 1 of 2022; check with GRSIA how it interacts with any gratuity.
Estimate, not legal advice
This tool gives an accurate estimate for guidance. Confirm your final figure with your employer, the Ministry of Labour, or a qualified lawyer before acting.
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate or compute gratuity in Qatar?
Gratuity is three weeks’ (21 days’) basic wage for every year of service, based on your last basic wage. The daily wage is your monthly basic ÷ 30, and there is no cap — Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, Article 54.
Is this the official Ministry of Labour (ADLSA) gratuity calculator?
No. Mukafi is an independent calculator. It applies the same Article 54 of Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 that the Ministry of Labour applies, and shows each step so you can check it against your settlement. For a dispute, the Ministry and the Labour Dispute Settlement Committees decide.
How do I count my years of service in Qatar?
From your start date to your end date, minus any unpaid leave you enter. The calculator shows the result in years, months and days beside the decimal figure: someone who joined on 1 March 2019 and left on 15 September 2026 has 7 years, 6 months and 14 days of service. Article 54 needs one complete year, pays part-years in proportion, and treats service as continuous if you are re-hired within two months.
What counts as basic salary for Qatar gratuity?
Article 1 of the Labour Law defines the basic wage as what you are paid for your work over a set period, or by piece or output, “including the annual increment and nothing else”. Housing, transport and other allowances belong to the wider “wage”, so they are left out of gratuity unless your contract makes them part of basic pay.
Does gratuity increase after 5 years in Qatar?
No. Qatar pays a flat three weeks per year for every year of service — the rate does not rise after five years. The 30-days-after-five-years rule belongs to the UAE, not Qatar.
Is Qatar gratuity based on basic salary or total salary?
On the last basic wage only. Allowances such as housing and transport are excluded unless your contract expressly includes them.
Do I get gratuity if I resign in Qatar?
Yes. Once you have completed one year, resignation is paid the same as termination — Qatar has no resignation reduction.
What is the minimum service to qualify for gratuity in Qatar?
One full year of continuous service. Below one year, no gratuity is due, even if the employer ends the contract.
How many days of gratuity do I get per year in Qatar?
21 days — three weeks — of basic wage for each year of service, applied at the same rate to every year.
Is there a maximum gratuity in Qatar?
No. Qatar Labour Law does not cap the total end-of-service gratuity.
Is gratuity in Qatar calculated on 30 or 26 days?
The common basis is the monthly basic wage ÷ 30. Some employers use ÷ 26 by policy, which gives a slightly higher daily wage — check your contract.
When is gratuity paid in Qatar?
The gratuity is due at the end of service, together with any other amounts owed to you on termination.