Domestic workers in Oman who complete more than two years of service are legally entitled to an End of Service Gratuity. This is a mandatory right under Oman's Labour Law — not a bonus or optional payment. This guide explains exactly how it is calculated.
Work out the exact amount: use our free Oman gratuity calculator — enter the start date, end date and monthly wage and it applies the Ministerial Decision 574/2025 rules for you.
⚡ Quick Facts
| ⚖️ Legal Basis | Ministerial Decision 574/2025 (under Royal Decree 53/2023) |
| ✅ Minimum Service | More than 2 years |
| 💰 Gratuity Rate | Half a month (15 days) salary per year of service |
| 📞 MOL Disputes | 1502 |
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Enter the monthly salary and length of service — the calculator applies Oman's half-month (15-day) rate for each year of service and shows the exact number of days owed.
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📊 Oman Domestic Worker Gratuity:
- Every year of service: 15 days (half a month) salary per year
- Minimum service: more than 2 years — below that no gratuity is payable
📊 Real Calculation Examples (RO)
| Monthly Salary (RO) | Years Served | Gratuity Payable |
|---|---|---|
| RO 100 | 1 year | Nil (below the 2-year minimum) |
| RO 120 | 2 years | RO 120 (15 days × 2) |
| RO 150 | 3 years | RO 225 (15 days × 3) |
| RO 150 | 5 years | RO 375 (15 × 5 = 75 days) |
| RO 200 | 4 years | RO 400 (15 × 4 = 60 days) |
✅ Additional End of Contract Entitlements
- ✅ Return air ticket to home country (employer pays)
- ✅ All outstanding wages cleared
- ✅ Unused annual leave — paid in cash
- ✅ Notice period pay if dismissed without proper notice (1 month)
✅ When Is Gratuity Payable?
| Scenario | Gratuity? |
|---|---|
| Contract completed (2 years) | ✅ Full amount |
| Employer terminates without cause | ✅ Full + additional compensation |
| Worker resigns after more than 2 years | ✅ Pro-rata amount |
| Worker dismissed for gross misconduct | ⚠️ May be forfeited — MOL decides |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is gratuity payable after only 1 year in Oman?
No. Under Ministerial Decision 574/2025 a domestic worker must complete more than two years of service before any gratuity is payable. From that point the rate is half a month (15 days) per year, with partial years pro-rated.
Can my employer deduct damages from my gratuity?
No — gratuity is a legally protected entitlement. Damage claims are separate civil matters and cannot be deducted from gratuity without a court order.
What if my employer refuses to pay gratuity on departure?
File a complaint with MOL at 1502. MOL can prevent the employer from cancelling the work permit until all dues are paid. Cases can escalate to Oman's Labour Court.
Is gratuity calculated on basic salary or total salary?
Gratuity is typically calculated on the basic salary as stated in the employment contract, not including allowances.
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📌 Source: Oman Ministerial Decision 574/2025 — Updated 2026. Always verify at mol.gov.om
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Using full salary instead of basic. MD 574/2025 calculates on the basic salary — allowances are excluded. For most domestic-worker contracts the stated monthly salary is the basic salary.
- Assuming entitlement starts at 1 year. In Oman the domestic-worker threshold is more than 2 years of continuous service.
- Applying the private-sector rules. Company employees fall under Oman's Labour Law, which has its own end-of-service formula. Domestic workers are covered separately by MD 574/2025.
- Forgetting the non-gratuity dues. Final salary, unused leave balance and the return flight home are owed regardless of length of service.
🏛️ Domestic Workers vs Company Employees
Oman runs two separate end-of-service regimes, and conflating them is the most common source of wrong numbers. Private-sector staff are covered by Oman's Labour Law under Royal Decree 53/2023, which has its own formula. Company employees fall under that law; domestic workers — housemaids, nannies, drivers, cooks and caregivers — are set separately by Ministerial Decision 574/2025: half a month's basic salary for each year of service, payable only after more than 2 years. A gratuity calculator built for company staff will overstate what a domestic worker is owed.
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Enter the monthly salary and length of service in our free oman gratuity calculator — it applies the half-month (15-day) rate for each year of service, shows the number of days owed, and compares Oman against the other five GCC countries.
