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Qatar Gratuity Calculator 2026
Looking for a gratuity calculator Qatar employees and HR teams can trust? This one follows Article 54 of Labour Law No. 14 of 2004, which sets a minimum of 3 weeks of basic wage for every year of service.
- 21 days of basic wage per year
- Pro-rata for partial years
- Based on basic salary only
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How gratuity is calculated in Qatar: divide basic monthly salary by 30 and multiply by 21 days for each year of service, pro rata for partial years. Employees need at least 1 year of service. This is the legal minimum, and contracts can offer more.
Qatar gratuity formula
Gratuity = (Basic / 30) × 21 × Years of service
Worked example
Basic salary of QAR 9,000 and 6 years of service. Daily wage is QAR 300. Gratuity: 300 × 21 × 6 = QAR 37,800.
Qatar gratuity rules at a glance
| Rule | What the law says |
|---|---|
| Minimum service | 1 year |
| Wage used | Last basic wage |
| Rate | At least 3 weeks (21 days) per year |
| Partial years | Pro rata after the first full year |
| Cap | None |
| Resignation | No statutory reduction |
Who is not covered
- Qatari nationals, who are covered by social insurance.
- Employees in an employer pension scheme that pays more than the gratuity.
- Employees dismissed without notice for misconduct under Article 61 may lose gratuity.
How to use the Qatar gratuity calculator
- Enter your basic monthly salary. Leave out allowances.
- Enter your joining date and last working day. The calculator counts full and partial years after the first year.
- Click Calculate. You see the gratuity, the daily wage and the number of gratuity days.
Example with a partial year
Basic salary of QAR 6,000 and 2 years 6 months of service. Daily wage is QAR 200. Gratuity: 200 × 21 × 2.5 = QAR 10,500. The gratuity calculator Qatar employees use handles partial years like this automatically, so your Qatar gratuity calculation stays accurate to the day.
For a quick check, a Qatar gratuity calculation is simply basic salary divided by 30, times 21, times years of service. The gratuity calculator for Qatar above does the same math and shows each step.
Is gratuity taxed in Qatar?
No. Qatar does not tax employment income, so end of service gratuity is paid in full. This calculator shows the legal minimum, and contracts can offer more.
Sources
This gratuity calculator Qatar employees use is based on the following sources, reviewed in October 2026:
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Qatar gratuity calculator free?
Yes. The calculator is free. You share your name, work email and phone number once and can then calculate as many times as you like.
Is Qatar gratuity taxable?
No. Qatar does not tax employment income, so gratuity is paid in full.
How is gratuity calculated in Qatar?
Basic monthly salary divided by 30, multiplied by 21 days for each year of service. Partial years are paid pro rata once you complete 1 year.
Do I get gratuity if I resign in Qatar?
Yes. Qatar law does not reduce gratuity for resignation once you have completed 1 year of service.
Is gratuity in Qatar based on basic salary?
Yes. The statutory gratuity uses the last basic wage and excludes allowances.
Is there a maximum gratuity in Qatar?
No. Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 does not set a cap on end of service gratuity.