Qatar Gratuity Calculator: Official Labour Law No. 14/2004 Article 54
Direct Legal Rule: Under Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004 (Article 54), employees with at least one continuous year of service are entitled to a minimum of 21 calendar days of basic wage for each completed year, plus exact pro-rata accrual for partial months.
Qatar Gratuity Parameters
Statutory calculation under Qatar Labour Law No. 14/2004.
Excludes housing & transport
QAR
1,000 QAR18,000 QAR35,000+ QAR
Minimum 1 year for eligibility
0 to 11 months
Statutory minimum is 21 days
Statutory Entitlement
QAR0.00
Article 54 Minimum Compliant Accrual
Daily Basic Wage (Salary / 30):0.00 QAR
Total Tenure Duration:4.50 Years
Annual Accrual Rate:21 Days / Year
Total Accrued Payable Days:94.5 Days
Qatar Labour Law No. 14 of 2004: Article 54 Explained
In the State of Qatar, end-of-service gratuity is a statutory right protected under Law No. 14 of 2004 (Article 54) and monitored rigorously by the Ministry of Labour. Unlike discretionary retirement bonuses, this benefit is mandatory for all non-Qatari employees in the private sector upon concluding their employment contract.
Core Statutory Rules
Eligibility: The worker must complete at least one continuous year of employment with the company.
Minimum Accrual Rate: Not less than three weeks (21 days) of basic wage for each completed year of service.
Pro-Rata Fractions: The employee is entitled to gratuity for fractions of the year in proportion to the exact duration served.
Wage Definition: The calculation is based on the last drawn basic wage. Discretionary allowances or overtime do not inflate the gratuity baseline unless contractually specified.
Basic Salary: 15,000 QAR Daily Rate: 15,000 / 30 = 500 QAR Tenure: 3.5 Years × 21 days = 73.5 days Total Gratuity:36,750.00 QAR. In Qatar, voluntary resignation does not reduce the 21-day entitlement once 1 year is served.
Case Study 2: Enhanced Contract
Executive with Contractual 30 Days/Year
Basic Salary: 25,000 QAR Agreed Accrual: 30 days per year Tenure: 6.0 Years Total Gratuity: 6 × 25,000 QAR = 150,000.00 QAR.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the statutory minimum gratuity rate per year of service in Qatar?
Under Qatar Labour Law No. 14/2004 Article 54, end-of-service gratuity must not be less than three weeks (21 calendar days) of basic wage for each completed year of continuous service, prorated for partial years.
Are allowances included when calculating end-of-service benefits in Qatar?
Under Article 54 of Law No. 14/2004, end-of-service gratuity is calculated strictly on the employee last drawn basic wage. Regular allowances including accommodation, transport, and telephone subsidies are excluded from the statutory calculation base.
Does an employee lose end-of-service gratuity if they resign in Qatar?
Under Law No. 14/2004, employees who complete at least one year of continuous service retain full statutory gratuity rights upon resignation, provided statutory notice period requirements under Article 39 are strictly observed.
Under what circumstances can an employer in Qatar legally withhold gratuity?
Under Article 61 of Qatar Labour Law No. 14/2004, an employer may only dismiss a worker without end-of-service gratuity for severe statutory misconduct, such as gross financial loss, identity fraud, or physical assault.
What is the statutory timeframe for paying final dues under Qatar Labour Law?
Under Article 67 of Law No. 14/2004, employers must pay all wages and statutory severance benefits to the employee on the working day following the contract expiration or official termination date.
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