How to Calculate Qatar End-of-Service Gratuity with updated Labor Law (2025)
Qatar Gratuity Calculator
What is End of Service Gratuity (EOSG)?
In Qatar, End-of-Service Gratuity (EOSG) is a financial payment or benefit authorized by the Ministry of Labor that an employer is legally obligated to give to an employee who has completed at least one year of service. According to labor law, it is a mandatory payment for an employee, whether the contract ends because of termination, resignation, retirement, or any other reason. It’s an act of appreciation by the employer for employees who dedicated their time, loyalty, and efforts to the company through their hard work and commitment.
Qatar gratuity calculator is based on working years with a company and final basic salary. The Ministry of Administrative Development, Labor, and Social Affairs (MADLSA) provides an online gratuity calculator to make this process easy and accessible.
This article will discuss detailed information about who is eligible for end-of-service gratuity, how to use a Qatar gratuity calculator by simply inserting the required information in an online Qatar gratuity calculator available on the Qatar Ministry of Labor and other online platforms, and what labor laws say about it.
Who is Eligible for End of Service Gratuity in Qatar?
According to Article 54 of the Qatar Labor Law for Gratuity, the employer has to pay the mandatory reward to the employee in appreciation of hard work and efforts for years of service. Every employee who has worked for the company for at least one year or more is eligible for this gratuity.
Minimum Service Period: The minimum service period required for gratuity is one year of continuous service to an employer.
If Termination of Employment: The end-of-service or gratuity is paid, even if the end of service is due to termination, retirement, or resignation by the employee or employer.
Disqualification for Misconduct: If the employee is terminated or dismissed due to serious misconduct, they may not be eligible for gratuity.
For gratuity, both employee and employer must follow the instructions mentioned in the Qatar Labor Law and employment contract. The Ministry of Labor provides detailed information on each aspect of labor laws, which helps to understand the gratuity laws and procedures.
It is important to take legal advice for accurate information if any update occurs in labor regulations.
Qatar Gratuity Calculator: End of Service Required Information
It is important to have complete information about the parameters required for the Qatar gratuity calculator, to calculate the gratuity. The following information is required:
The calculation is eligible only for those, who provide services for at least one year or more. The Qatar Gratuity calculator is simple and easy and is available online on the Ministry of Labor’s website and many other platforms.
How to Calculate Gratuity in Qatar 2025
The gratuity can be calculated by using the following steps and formulas:
Steps | Detail | Explanation |
1. Determine Final Basic Salary | Enter your basic salary (without bonuses or allowances) | The salary you receive monthly, excluding extra payments. |
2. Calculate Full Years Worked | Enter the total number of complete years worked | Only full years count. For example, 3 years and 8 months count as 3 full years. |
3. Apply Gratuity Formula | Use the formula: (Basic Salary ÷ 30) × (Years Worked × 21) | This formula helps you estimate your gratuity based on service years. |
Note: Multiply the daily basic salary by 21 days (the number of working days in a month) to get the gratuity amount for one year of service.
Qatar Gratuity Calculator: Step-by-Step Process
Basic Salary: Your monthly salary without any bonuses or allowances.
Years Worked: Total number of full years served.
For the first five years, gratuity is calculated based on 21 days’ pay per year. According to the new labor law, it is based on 21 days’ pay for the sixth year and beyond.

Calculation Step | Formula | Example Calculation | Result |
1. Gratuity for First 5 Years | (Basic Salary ÷ 30) × (5 × 21) | (10,000 ÷ 30) × (5 × 21) | 35,000 QAR |
2. Gratuity for 6th Year | (Basic Salary ÷ 30) × (1 × 21) | (10,000 ÷ 30) × (1 × 21) | 7,000 QAR |
Total Gratuity for 6 Years | Gratuity for 5 Years + Gratuity for 6th Year | 35,000 QAR + 7,000 QAR | 42,000 QAR |
Qatar Gratuity Calculator On the Ministry of Labour Website
The end-of-service gratuity can be calculated on the Ministry of Labour website by simply inserting the required information related to the first and last day of employment with the basic salary when ending the contract and the number of gratuity days each year (21 days).
Follow these steps to calculate the gratuity:
Step 1: Follow the link to calculate the gratuity on the Qatar Ministry of Labor website; both Arabic and English language options are available.

Step 2: Insert the date of joining
Step 3: Insert the date of end of employment or last working day
Step 4: Add your Basic Salary
Step 5: Enter the Gratuity Days according to current Labor Law, which are 21 days.
Step 6: Click on Calculate.
Finally, the gratuity for the number of years of service will be calculated.
Qatar Labor Law on Gratuity After 5 and 10 Years of Service
Under Old Law (No Longer in Effect)
Under Current Law
The table will help you to understand the Qatar gratuity calculator under new and old laws.
Calculation Step | Old Law Formula | New Law Formula | Example Calculation | Result (Old Law) | Result (New Law) |
Gratuity for First 5 Years | (Basic Salary ÷ 30) × (5 × 28) (28 days/year for 5–10 yrs) | (Basic Salary ÷ 30) × (5 × 21) | (10,000 ÷ 30) × (5 × 28) and (10,000 ÷ 30) × (5 × 21) | 46,666.67 QAR | 35,000 QAR |
Gratuity for 6th Year | (Basic Salary ÷ 30) × (1 × 28) | (Basic Salary ÷ 30) × (1 × 21) | (10,000 ÷ 30) × (1 × 28) and (10,000 ÷ 30) × (1 × 21) | 9,333.33 QAR | 7,000 QAR |
Total Gratuity for 6 Years | Gratuity for 5 Years + Gratuity for 6th Year | Gratuity for 5 Years + Gratuity for 6th Year | 46,666.67 + 9,333.33 and 35,000 + 7,000 | 56,000 QAR | 42,000 QAR |
Note: the calculation of gratuity for 10 years and beyond will be the same as for 5 and 6 years under the new Qatar Labor Law.
Article 54 of Qatar Labor Law regarding Gratuity
This table summarises the key components of Article 54 of Law No. 14 of 2004 regarding end-of-service gratuity for easy understanding.
Article 54 Key Points | Summary |
Eligibility for Gratuity | Employees who have completed 1 year or more of service are entitled to gratuity. |
Gratuity Amount | Gratuity should be at least three weeks’ basic wage for every year of service. |
Gratuity for Fraction of Year | Employees are also entitled to gratuity for partial years, calculated proportionally. |
Continuity of Employment | Employment is considered continuous if resumed within 2 months after termination (except in cases under Article 61 of the Labour Law). |
Basis for Calculation | Gratuity is based on the last basic wage received by the employee. |
Employer Deductions | The employer can deduct any amounts owed by the employee from the gratuity. |

End of Service Gratuity according to Law No. (15) of 2017 on Domestic Workers
The summary of Law No. (15) of 2017 on Domestic Workers is:
Key Points | Summary |
Eligibility for Gratuity | Employees with at least one full year of service are eligible for gratuity. |
Gratuity Calculation | The minimum gratuity is three weeks’ pay per year of service, as agreed upon by both parties. |
Gratuity for Partial Years | Gratuity includes proportional payment for fractions of the final year. |
Deductions | Employers can deduct any amounts owed by the employee from the gratuity. |

Can an employer terminate the employee without notice and end-of-service gratuity?
According to Article 61 of the Labour Law, an employer can terminate an employee without paying an end-of-service gratuity or informing the employee. The following are the situations:
1. False Identity: Using a fake identity, nationality, or documents.
2. Financial Loss: Causing severe financial loss to the employer and reported within 24 hours.
3. Safety Violations: Ignoring written safety instructions multiple times.
4. Neglect of Duties: Repeatedly failing to fulfil essential job duties.
5. Confidentiality Breach: Disclosing company secrets.
6. Substance Influence: Being intoxicated at work.
7. Workplace assault: assaulting supervisors or colleagues at work.
8. Excessive Absence: Absence without reason for 7+ consecutive or 15+ interrupted days.
9-Criminal Conviction: Convicted of a crime involving dishonour or dishonesty.
Termination of an Employee Before Unused Annual Leave
Under Article 81 02/01/2005, employees cannot give up their right to annual leave and cannot agree to any contract that cancels this right. If the employment contract ends before taking the annual leave, it is mandatory for the employer to payout for the unused leave days.
Termination of an Employee and Cost of Return or Flight Ticket Under Article 57
According to Article 57, it can be summarised as:
1. Return upon Termination: The employer must cover the cost to return the worker to their place of origin or an agreed location after employment ends.
2. Timeframe for Return: The employer must arrange the worker’s return within two weeks of contract expiration unless the worker transfers to a new employer.
3. Transfer of Responsibility: If the Worker transfers to a new Employer before departure, the new Employer assumes the obligation to cover return expenses.
4. In Case of Worker’s Death: Employer must pay for the preparation and transport of the deceased Worker’s body to their home country or residence if requested by relatives.
5. Failure to Comply: If the Employer does not arrange the Worker’s or the deceased’s return, the Department will handle it on behalf of the Employer and recover the costs administratively.
Gratuity of an Employee, Dies During the Employment
The summary of Article 55 of Qatar Labor Law is:
1. Deposit of Employee Entitlements upon Death: Employer must deposit any due remuneration, entitlements, and gratuity for the deceased Worker with the court within 15 days of the Worker’s death.
2. Details of Deposit: A detailed report on the calculation method of the deposited amounts must be included, with a copy sent to the Department.
3. Distribution to Family: The court distributes the deposited amount to the employee’s family according to Islamic Sharia or the deceased’s applicable personal law.
4. Unclaimed Amounts: If no family member is identified within three years of the deposit, the amount is transferred to the State’s public fund.
FAQs
What are the old and new Qatar labor laws of gratuity calculation from the Qatar gratuity calculator?
According to the Old Labor Law (No Longer in Effect) on gratuity calculation
For 6 years of service: The employee would receive 4 weeks (28 days) of pay per year (10,000 QAR ÷ 30 days x 28 days x 6 years) each year, totalling 56,000 QAR.
For over 10 years of service: The employee would receive 5 weeks’ pay per year.
Under Current Law
The gratuity is fixed at three weeks (21 days) of pay per year of service, regardless of tenure.
For 6 years of service: The calculation is 10,000 QAR ÷ 30 days x 21 days x 6 years = 126,000 QAR.Are domestic workers eligible for EOS gratuity?
Yes, domestic workers are also eligible for end-of-service gratuity under Qatar Labor Law No. (15) of 2017, at least if they complete one year of employment.
What happens to end-of-service gratuity, if an employee passes away?
If the employee dies, the gratuity is still calculated and paid to the legal family member or beneficiaries as per Qatari labor law.