Qatar Gratuity Calculator

What Is the Qatar Gratuity Calculator?

This tool calculates end-of-service gratuity for expatriate private-sector employees in Qatar under the Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 and subsequent amendments through 2024. Qatar has one of the clearest gratuity structures in the GCC: a flat rate of 3 weeks’ pay per year of service, with no distinction between resignation and termination after 1 year of continuous service.

Qatar mandated significant labour reforms following FIFA World Cup 2022 preparations, including removing the kafala system for most workers and strengthening end-of-service protections.

How to Use This Calculator

1. Enter your monthly basic salary in QAR (Qatari Riyal).
2. Enter your total years and months of service.
3. Click Calculate Gratuity — the result shows your award and a comparison with UAE for reference.

Qatar Gratuity Formula (Labour Law No. 14 of 2004)

Worked Example

Expatriate with QAR 8,000/month basic salary and 4 years 9 months of service:

• Weekly wage: (8,000 × 12) ÷ 52 = QAR 1,846.15
• Service in years: 4.75
• Gratuity: 4.75 × 3 × 1,846.15 = QAR 26,307
• PKR equivalent: ~PKR 2,000,000 at 2026 rates

Qatar’s Wage Protection System (WPS)

Qatar operates a mandatory Wage Protection System (WPS) that requires employers to pay salaries electronically and on time. This also protects workers’ end-of-service entitlements. Employers who fail to pay salaries or gratuity face penalties and labour bans from the Ministry of Labour.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using total package instead of basic salary: Qatar gratuity, like all GCC countries, is based on basic salary only. Housing, food, transport, and schooling allowances are excluded.
• Assuming Qatar follows UAE rules: Qatar uses a 3-weeks-per-year flat formula, while UAE uses 21 days for the first 5 years then 30 days. These are different numbers and produce different results for the same salary and tenure.
• Not claiming gratuity before exit: Workers leaving Qatar must receive full settlement before their work permit expires. Leaving without collecting gratuity waives your ability to claim it later from outside the country.

Frequently Asked Questions