Oman Gratuity Calculator
End of service gratuity under the Oman Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023). Updated for the savings system.
Most Omani workers are insured with the Social Protection Fund. They receive their benefits through the Fund, not as an employer gratuity. Use this option only if you are not covered by the Social Protection Law.
Enter the basic salary only. Do not include housing, transport or other allowances.
Rules in force
Expatriate workers (Labour Law, Article 61)
- Service before 31 July 2023: 15 days' basic wage per year for the first 3 years, then 30 days' basic wage per year.
- Service from 31 July 2023: at least one full basic wage per year, pro rata for partial years.
- The last basic wage is used for all periods.
Omani workers
- Workers insured with the Social Protection Fund receive benefits through the Fund, not an employer gratuity.
Coming change: savings system
- Employers will pay 9% of the monthly basic wage of non-Omani workers to the Social Protection Fund.
- The Fund's board sets the start date. The latest date is 19 July 2027 (Royal Decree 60/2025).
- Gratuity for service before the start date is still owed. Read the savings system guide.
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026. Sources: Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023), Social Protection Law (Royal Decree 52/2023), Royal Decree 60/2025.
How gratuity is calculated
Step by step rules with worked examples for old law, new law and mixed service.
Expat savings system (9%)
What changes, when it starts, and a simple savings estimator.
Frequently asked questions
What is end of service gratuity in Oman?
It is a payment the employer makes to a worker when the employment ends. It is based on the last basic wage and the length of service. Under Article 61 of the Labour Law (Royal Decree 53/2023), it applies to workers who are not covered by the Social Protection Law. In practice, this means mainly expatriate workers.
How is gratuity calculated for expatriate workers?
Service before 31 July 2023 uses the previous law: 15 days' basic wage per year for the first 3 years, then 30 days' basic wage per year. Service from 31 July 2023 uses the new law: at least one full basic wage per year, with partial years paid pro rata. The last basic wage is used for all periods.
Do Omani workers get gratuity from the employer?
Omani workers who are insured with the Social Protection Fund receive their benefits through the Fund, not as an employer gratuity. The Article 61 gratuity applies only to workers who are not covered by the Social Protection Law.
What is the new savings system and when does it start?
The Social Protection Law (Royal Decree 52/2023) creates a savings system for non-Omani workers. The employer pays 9% of the monthly basic wage to the Social Protection Fund. Royal Decree 60/2025 lets the Fund's board set the start date, and the latest date is 19 July 2027. Until it starts, employers continue to pay gratuity under Article 61. Gratuity for service before the start date is still owed.
Is gratuity based on basic salary or total salary?
Gratuity uses the basic wage only. Allowances such as housing and transport are not included.
Are partial years included in the calculation?
Yes. Under the new law, partial years are paid pro rata. Under the previous law, service of less than one year did not qualify for gratuity.
What can I do if my employer does not pay my gratuity?
First, ask your employer for a written final settlement. If the employer does not pay, you can file a labour complaint with the Ministry of Labour.
Disclaimer
- This calculator and all content on this site are for general information only. They are not legal, financial or professional advice.
- Results are estimates. Your contract, company policy, unpaid leave, the reason your employment ended, disputes and official decisions can change the amount.
- Always confirm your entitlement with your employer (ask for a written final settlement), the Ministry of Labour or a qualified lawyer licensed in Oman. The official law always prevails.
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