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Qatar · Article 54

Qatar End-of-Service Gratuity Calculator

On a QAR 240,000/year basic salary with 6 years of service, your Article 54 gratuity is QAR 88,667. Enter your own figures below.

Gratuity, yrs 1-5

3 weeks/yr

basic pay only

Gratuity, yr 6+

4 weeks/yr

rate steps up

Cap

None

uncapped, unlike UAE

Minimum service

1 year

continuous service

End-of-service gratuity

QAR 88,667

Monthly take-home

QAR 20,000

Accrual rate this year

4 weeks/yr

Monthly basic wage (used for gratuity)

Gratuity is calculated on basic salary only

QAR 20,000

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Frequently asked questions

1

How is end-of-service gratuity calculated in Qatar?

Under Article 54 of the Qatar Labour Law, you accrue three weeks' basic wage for each of your first 5 years of service, then four weeks' basic wage for each year after that. Unlike the UAE's gratuity, there's no cap — the four-week rate keeps accruing indefinitely past year 5.

2

Does this apply to both Qatari nationals and expatriates?

Yes. Article 54 applies equally to Qatari nationals and expatriate employees in the private sector. Gratuity is a Labour Law entitlement, not tied to GRSIA or nationality.

3

What counts as my 'wage' for the gratuity calculation?

Your last basic salary. Housing allowance, transport allowance, bonuses, and other benefits generally don't count. Always check your specific offer letter or contract, since allowance structures vary between employers in Doha.

4

Do I get gratuity if I resign?

Yes, if you've completed at least one year of continuous service. Unlike Saudi Arabia's Article 85 resignation reduction tiers, Qatar's Article 54 pays the full gratuity entitlement regardless of whether you resign or are terminated (with proper notice).

5

Does GRSIA affect my gratuity amount?

No. GRSIA contributions and gratuity are entirely separate systems. GRSIA is a payroll deduction for Qatari nationals; gratuity is a lump sum your employer pays out of pocket when you leave.

6

How does Qatar gratuity compare to the UAE?

Both are tax-free markets with gratuity on exit. The key difference is the formula and cap: Qatar uses 3 weeks/year (years 1-5) and 4 weeks/year (year 6+) with no cap, while the UAE uses 21/30 days per year capped at 2 years' basic salary.

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