Oman Gratuity Calculator (2026) — Domestic Workers
End-of-service gratuity for a domestic worker in Oman is half a month's basic salary for each year of service, under Ministerial Decision 574/2025 — payable only after more than 2 years of continuous service with the same employer.
Use the free calculator: End-of-Service Calculator — select Oman, enter the basic salary and years of service, and it applies the MD 574/2025 rate with the law cited.
The formula
Gratuity = (basic monthly salary ÷ 2) × completed years of service — only if total service exceeds 2 years. Allowances are excluded; part-years are pro-rated in practice.
Worked example
A housemaid on OMR 130 basic salary completes 4 years: OMR 65 per year × 4 = OMR 260 gratuity, paid with the final salary, unused leave balance and the return ticket home.
The same worker leaving after 2 years receives no gratuity — MD 574/2025 requires more than 2 years — but the final salary, leave and ticket are still owed.
Common mistakes
- Calculating on full salary including allowances — the law uses basic salary.
- Assuming entitlement starts at 1 year — in Oman the domestic-worker threshold is more than 2 years.
- Applying the private-sector Labour Law rules — domestic workers have their own decision (MD 574/2025).
- Forgetting the non-gratuity dues: final salary, leave balance and the return flight are owed regardless of service length.
FAQ
How is gratuity calculated for a domestic worker in Oman?
Half a month's basic salary for each year of continuous service, under Ministerial Decision 574/2025 — provided the worker has completed more than 2 years of service with the employer. Example: OMR 130 basic salary and 4 years of service = 65 x 4 = OMR 260.
Does a domestic worker in Oman get gratuity after 1 year of service?
No. Entitlement under MD 574/2025 requires more than 2 years of continuous service. Service of 2 years or less pays no gratuity — though final salary, leave balance and the return ticket are still owed.
Is gratuity based on full salary or basic salary in Oman?
Basic salary — allowances are excluded from the calculation. For most domestic-worker contracts the stated monthly salary is the basic salary.
Is the calculation different for company employees in Oman?
Yes. Private-sector employees fall under Oman's Labour Law, which has its own end-of-service rules. This page covers domestic workers (housemaids, nannies, drivers, cooks, caregivers), whose gratuity is set separately by MD 574/2025.