Kuwait leave salary calculator
In Kuwait, annual leave is 30 working days under Article 70, and a day’s leave pay is worked out as monthly wage ÷ 26.
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Applies Private Sector Labour Law No. 6 of 2010, as amended, Article 70. Results are estimates, not legal advice. Disclaimer
How it is calculated
- Entitlement: 30 working days.
- Day’s wage: monthly wage ÷ 26.
- 30 working days a year, earned after 6 months of service in the first year.
Worked example
An employee on KWD 600.00 a month, with 6 years of service and 10 unused days when leaving:
| Annual leave | 30 working days |
| Annual leave pay | KWD 692.31 |
| Payout for 10 unused days | KWD 230.77 |
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Unused leave in your final settlement
Untaken leave is paid out when the contract ends. On a wage of KWD 600.00 a month (KWD 23.08 a day):
| Unused days | Payout |
|---|---|
| 5 days | KWD 115.38 |
| 10 days | KWD 230.77 |
| 15 days | KWD 346.15 |
| 21 days | KWD 484.62 |
| 30 days | KWD 692.31 |
What to know in Kuwait
Article 70 gives 30 working days of paid annual leave a year, earned after six months of service in the first year. Counting working days rather than calendar days makes Kuwait's leave longer on the calendar than a 30-day entitlement elsewhere. The calculator values each day at monthly wage ÷ 26, matching the working-day count.
Leave you have earned but not taken is paid when your service ends, as part of the final settlement alongside the indemnity. Keep a record of the leave you have taken each year, since disputes over the balance are common when contracts end.
Common questions
How many days of annual leave do you get in Kuwait?
30 working days under Article 70. 30 working days a year, earned after 6 months of service in the first year.
Is unused leave paid at the end of service?
Yes, earned but untaken leave is paid when the contract ends. This calculator values it at monthly wage ÷ 26.
How is leave salary calculated in Kuwait?
Divide the monthly wage by 26 to get a day’s pay, then multiply by the days of leave. For example, KWD 600.00 ÷ 26 = KWD 23.08 a day.
Is leave salary based on basic or gross pay?
It differs between countries and contracts. Enter the wage your contract or company policy uses for leave pay.
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