Do I get gratuity if I resign in Qatar?

Yes. With 1 year or more of service, you get the full gratuity even if you resign. Only a summary dismissal for serious misconduct under Article 61 removes it.

Is housing allowance included?

No. Under Article 54, gratuity is calculated on your last basic salary. Allowances aren't included unless your contract says otherwise.

Do I get anything with less than 1 year?

No gratuity. But pay for the days you worked and your unused annual leave are still yours.

Why 21 days? My contract says 30.

The law sets 3 weeks a year as the minimum and allows more. If your contract gives more, that applies, so you can change the days in the calculator. Some employers work out 3 weeks slightly differently, which can make a small difference.

How much end-of-service indemnity will you get in Kuwait?

Q: Is this an official calculation?

No, it's an estimate. By law, the employer may deduct amounts you owe it from the gratuity. To confirm, contact Qatar's Ministry of Labour.

Calculated under Articles 51 and 53 of Kuwait Labour Law No. 6 of 2010. See what 15 days a year for the first 5 years adds up to — and how resigning changes your share.

Rules last checked in October 2026

Your service

Start date Last working dayStill working? Enter your expected last day.

Unpaid leave, in days (optional)Days that don't count as service are subtracted from the total.

Your salary (in Kuwaiti dinars)

Basic salary (monthly)KWD

In Kuwait the indemnity is based on your basic wage (Article 51). Your daily wage is taken as basic salary ÷ 26.

How is the job ending?

I resignedUnder 3 yrs: none · 3–5 yrs: half · 5–10 yrs: two-thirds · 10+ yrs: full Employer ended it, or the contract expiredFull indemnity, whatever your service Dismissed for serious misconductNo indemnity

Kuwait indemnity rules at a glance

Service	If you resign	If the employer ends it or the contract expires
Under 3 years	none	full
3 to 5 years	half	full
5 to 10 years	two-thirds	full
10 years or more	full	full
Serious misconduct	–	none

Indemnity = (15 days × daily wage × first 5 years) + (1 month’s basic × years after 5). The daily wage is your monthly basic ÷ 26. The total cannot exceed 18 months’ basic salary. Part-years count proportionally.

A worked example

Say your basic salary is KWD 500 and you resign after 6 years. Your daily wage is KWD 19.23. The first 5 years give 15 × 19.23 × 5 = KWD 1,442.25; the 6th year gives one month’s basic, KWD 500. The full award is KWD 1,942.25, but resigning with 6 years means two-thirds: KWD 1,294.83.

If the employer had ended your contract instead, you would keep the full KWD 1,942.25 — and resigning before 3 years gives nothing at all.

Common questions

Do I get gratuity if I resign in Kuwait?

It depends on your service. Resigning with under 3 years gives nothing; 3–5 years gives half the award; 5–10 years gives two-thirds; 10 years or more gives the full award (Article 53). If the employer ends your contract, you get the full award whatever your service.

How is the daily wage worked out?

Divide your monthly basic salary by 26 (the standard working days in a month). So KWD 500 a month is KWD 19.23 a day, and 15 days a year is KWD 288.45 a year for the first five years.

Is there a maximum?

Yes. The total indemnity cannot exceed 18 months’ basic salary (one and a half years’ wage) for monthly-paid workers.

Are allowances included?

No. Article 51 bases the indemnity on your basic wage. Overtime, commissions and allowances are not included unless your contract says otherwise.

What if my employer refuses to pay?

You can file a complaint with Kuwait’s Public Authority for Manpower. Keep your contract, salary slips and any termination letter — claims should be filed within one year.

Is this an official calculation?

No, it’s an estimate based on Articles 51 and 53 of Labour Law No. 6 of 2010. The employer may deduct amounts you owe it, such as loans. For a binding figure, contact the Public Authority for Manpower or a lawyer.

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Sources: Kuwait Labour Law No. 6 of 2010 (Articles 51–53); Arab Times legal column on Kuwait indemnity.