The same salary and the same years of service pay very differently across the Gulf. Enter your numbers once and see every country side by side — each calculated on its own labour law, in its own currency.
Note: Saudi Arabia and Kuwait calculate on full wage (basic + allowances); the others use basic salary. This comparison uses the number you enter as the salary basis for each country, so you can compare the formulas fairly.
New law (from Aug 2023): one month of basic salary for every year of service.
35,000.00 OMR
Amounts are in different currencies — 1 KWD or 1 BHD is worth far more than 1 AED or 1 SAR. Use our currency converter to compare them in your home currency.
Which Gulf country pays the most gratuity?
For long service, Oman (new law) and Saudi Arabia are generous because they pay a full month per year — Saudi from year 6, Oman from year 1. The UAE’s 21/30-day scale is close behind and has no resignation cut. Kuwait pays well after 5 years but is the harshest for early resignations: resign before 3 years and you get nothing. Qatar’s 21 days per year is the legal floor, though many Qatari contracts voluntarily pay 30 days. Bahrain pays the least for short service (half a month for the first 3 years) but reaches a full month per year after that.
Frequently asked questions
Why do the countries calculate so differently?
Each GCC state has its own labour law. The salary basis (basic vs full wage), the daily divisor (26 or 30), caps and resignation scales are all set country by country — there is no single Gulf formula.
Can I transfer my gratuity if I move between Gulf countries?
No. Gratuity is settled when each employment ends. Moving from the UAE to Saudi Arabia, for example, closes your UAE service and starts a new Saudi service period.