End of service calculator Kuwait: estimate under the law
An estimate of the end-of-service award under the Kuwait Labour Law No. 6 of 2010. Monthly-paid: 15 days a year for five years, then a month a year, capped at 18 months’ wage (Article 51).
An estimate of the end-of-service award under Kuwait Labour Law 6 of 2010. Monthly-paid: 15 days a year for five years, then a month a year, capped at 18 months’ wage (Article 51). Enter the service dates, the wage and why it ended. Checked against a copy of the official gazette. Results are estimates, not legal advice.
3,604.38 KWD
- Service (years)
- 7.01
- Full award
- 3,604.38 KWD
- Share payable
- Full
- Payable
- 3,604.38 KWD
Rule checked against a copy of the official gazette text on 20 October 2026, because the government site could not be reached. Check again before relying on it.
The rule used here
Article 51: monthly-paid workers get 15 days for each of the first five years and a month for each year after, capped at one and a half years’ wage. Daily, hourly and piece-rate workers get 10 days, then 15 days, capped at one year’s wage. Part-years count pro rata, and social insurance contributions may not be deducted (Law 85 of 2017). Article 53 on resignation: nothing under three years, half to under five, two thirds to under ten, the full award from ten. Dismissal under Article 41(a) is without indemnity.
What the calculator assumes
- Daily wage = monthly wage ÷ 30. Article 51 does not say basic or total wage, and the law defines wage broadly.
Official sources
- Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010 (Public Authority for Manpower)
- Law No. 85 of 2017 (Kuwait Al-Yawm)
Last checked: 20 October 2026. The government site could not be reached at the time of checking, so the text was checked against a copy of the official gazette.
How to use the calculator
- 1Enter the service and the wage
The dates and the wage as in the contract, and why the employment ended where asked.
- 2Read the result and its breakdown
The breakdown shows the full award and the share due, or the hourly wage and the multiplier.
- 3Check the rule and its source
The section below names the article, its text, the official source and what the calculator assumes.
Frequently asked questions
How is the end-of-service award calculated in Kuwait?
Article 51: monthly-paid workers get 15 days for each of the first five years and a month for each year after, capped at one and a half years’ wage. Daily, hourly and piece-rate workers get 10 days, then 15 days, capped at one year’s wage. Part-years count pro rata, and social insurance contributions may not be deducted (Law 85 of 2017). Article 53 on resignation: nothing under three years, half to under five, two thirds to under ten, the full award from ten. Dismissal under Article 41(a) is without indemnity.
What does the calculator assume?
Daily wage = monthly wage ÷ 30. Article 51 does not say basic or total wage, and the law defines wage broadly.
Is the result legally binding?
No. It estimates the general rule in the law. The contract, the work regulation and special cases can change the result, so check with a specialist before paying.
This is general information to help you understand the topic. It is not legal advice. Rules and rates change: always check the official text on the relevant authority’s platform and consult a qualified adviser before acting.
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