How much end-of-service pay will you get in Saudi Arabia?

Calculated under Articles 84, 85 and 87 of the Saudi Labour Law. Before you resign, see how much a few more days could be worth.

Rules last checked in October 2026

Your service

Start date Last working dayStill working? Enter your expected last day.

Unpaid leave, in days (optional)Days that don't count as service are subtracted from the total.

Your salary (in Saudi riyals)

Basic salary (monthly)SAR Housing allowanceSAR Transport allowanceSAR Other fixed allowancesSAR

Which wage should the award use?

Total wage (basic + allowances) Basic salary only

Saudi law uses your last actual wage, which usually includes housing and transport allowances. If your contract says basic only, choose the second option.

How is the job ending?

I resignedShort service reduces the amount Employer ended it, or the contract expiredFull award Special case (Article 87)A woman resigning within 6 months of marriage or 3 months of childbirth, force majeure, or leaving over an employer's violation Dismissed under Article 80No award for dismissal over serious misconduct

Other dues (optional)

Unused annual leave (days) Days of salary not yet paid Other amounts, like a ticket or overtimeSAR Deductions, like an advance or loanSAR

Leave and unpaid salary use your total monthly wage ÷ 30 per day.

Home currency

1 SAR = PKR

Rates change daily. Check today's rate and enter it here.

Saudi end-of-service rules at a glance

Service	If you resign	If the employer ends it or the contract expires
Under 2 years	none	full
2 to 5 years	one third	full
5 to 10 years	two thirds	full
10 years or more	full	full

Full award = half a month's wage for each of the first 5 years, then a full month's wage for each year after. Part-years count proportionally, and your last wage is used.

A worked example

Say your total monthly wage is SAR 6,000 and you resign after 4 years. The full award is 6,000 ÷ 2 × 4 = SAR 12,000, but resigning with 2 to 5 years of service gives you one third: SAR 4,000.

Resign after completing 5 years instead and the full award becomes SAR 15,000, with a two-thirds share: SAR 10,000. One more year makes a SAR 6,000 difference, which is why it pays to check before you resign.

Common questions

Do I get anything if I resign before 2 years?

No. If you resign with less than 2 years of service, no award is due. If the employer ends the job or the contract expires, shorter service still earns a proportional amount, unless it ends during probation.

Are housing and transport allowances included?

Usually, yes. Saudi law uses your last actual wage: basic pay plus fixed allowances such as housing and transport. Variable pay like commission or overtime is usually left out. Check your contract.

Is it based on my first salary or my last?

Your last. If your salary went up over the years, the whole service is calculated at the new salary.

How soon must the employer pay?

By law, within one week if the employer ends the contract, and within two weeks if you leave.

Is this an official calculation?

No, it's an estimate. The final amount depends on your contract and your employer's records. To confirm, use the official HRSD calculator.

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