HR and payroll solutions for companies in Kuwait
We serve companies in the State of Kuwait with regulations and contracts that comply with the Private Sector Labor Law, clear salary and allowance structures, and a documented end-of-service calculation on resignation and termination.
What to know about salaries and end of service in Kuwait
The rules our calculators apply, reviewed in October 2026. Final amounts are set by the contract, the company's regulations and the competent authority.
End of service
15 days' wage for each of the first five years and a month's wage for each year after, capped at a year and a half of wages, under Article 51 of Private Sector Labor Law No. 6 of 2010.
Wage basis
The last wage including recurring allowances, and the daily wage is the monthly wage ÷ 26.
Resignation
From an open-ended contract: nothing before three years of service, half from three to five years, two thirds from five to ten years, and the full award after ten years, under Article 53.
Fixed-term contract
The full award is due when a fixed-term contract ends without renewal.
HR services for your company in Kuwait
Setting up the HR function
Structure, job descriptions and policies for a new company or branch in Kuwait.
Hiring for new branches
Needs analysis, sourcing, screening and interviews until the opening team is complete.
Salary and allowance structures
A clear salary and allowance scale, keeping in mind that end of service is calculated on the wage including recurring allowances.
Regulations and contracts
Work regulations, contracts and forms in line with the Private Sector Labor Law.
End of service and dues
A documented calculation at every contract termination, and an estimate of the accrued liability for the budget.
Supervisor and team training
Day-to-day management, communication and performance review skills for new supervisors and their teams.
Remote by routine, on site when needed
We work with Gulf teams through regular meetings and written deliverables at each stage, and agree site visits with you based on the project. Government transactions stay with your team or your accredited service office, and we prepare everything they need.
Book a free consultationKuwait end-of-service award calculator
Estimate the end-of-service award in Kuwait right away, then discuss the result for your company with us.
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Book a free 30-minute consultation. We listen to your challenges and leave you with clear, practical steps, whether you work with us or on your own.
Answers related to this service
- How is the end-of-service award calculated in Kuwait?Under Article 51 of Private Sector Labor Law No. 6 of 2010, a monthly paid worker is entitled to 15 days' wage for each of the first five years.
- Does an employee who resigns in Kuwait get the end-of-service award?Yes, depending on length of service.
Questions from companies in Kuwait
Short answers from the REFORMHRM team, with every HR question on one page.
All HR questionsDo you handle government transactions in Kuwait?
We prepare the policies, contracts, structures and files required, and the government transactions are carried out by your team or your accredited service office, with our follow-up until complete.
How is the end-of-service award calculated in Kuwait?
15 days' wage for each of the first five years and a month's wage for each year after, capped at 18 months of wages, and the daily wage is the monthly wage ÷ 26. You can estimate the amount with the Kuwait end-of-service calculator.
Do you serve small and medium companies in Kuwait?
Yes. We size the solution to the company and its stage, which suits new branches in particular that need a sound HR foundation in a short time.