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Saudi Arabia · by years of service · 2026

Saudi Arabia end-of-service award for 21 years of service

After 21 years of service, the end-of-service award in Saudi Arabia is 18.50 months' wage, under Saudi Labour Law, Arts. 84–85. The table shows the amount at common salary levels, for termination and for resignation.

Last wageTerminated / contract endedResigned
SAR 3,00055,500.0055,500.00
SAR 5,00092,500.0092,500.00
SAR 7,500138,750.00138,750.00
SAR 10,000185,000.00185,000.00
SAR 15,000277,500.00277,500.00
SAR 20,000370,000.00370,000.00
SAR 30,000555,000.00555,000.00
SAR 50,000925,000.00925,000.00

How this is worked out

  • The first 5 years count as half a month each (2.5 months); the remaining 16 as a full month each.
  • After 10 years, resignation earns the full award.
  • There is no statutory cap on the Saudi end-of-service award.

Use the KSA end of service calculator for an exact figure with your own dates or salary, or read the Saudi Arabia payroll guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much end-of-service award for 21 years in Saudi Arabia?
18.50 months' wage. For example, on a monthly last wage of SAR 10,000, the end-of-service award is SAR 185,000.00.
What if I resign after 21 years?
After 10 years, resignation earns the full award. On SAR 10,000 that means SAR 185,000.00.
Which salary is used?
The last wage. Check the Saudi Arabia payroll guide for what it includes.