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Employee Rights in Oman

The key figures for your rights in one place, and every row takes you to a detailed calculator with the method and the article of law.

Prepared and reviewed by the Mustahaqati team · Last updated: 2026-11-03

Your key rights in figures

Right	The rule in brief	Basis
End-of-service gratuity	A month's basic salary for each year since 31 July 2023; earlier service under the old law (15 days for the first 3 years, then a month).	Article 61
Annual leave	At least 30 days on the full wage after 6 months, with unused days paid on the full wage when service ends.	Articles 78 and 81
Sick leave	Up to 182 days a year: 21 on full pay, 14 at 75%, 35 at 50%, then 112 at 35%.	Article 82
Personal income tax (from 2028)	5% on gross annual income above OMR 42,000, after rental and self-employment costs and exemptions for pension contributions, education, healthcare and donations.	Royal Decree 56/2025
Pension (Omanis)	2% per year of service on revalued wages, unreduced at 60 for men and 55 for women, early retirement reduced 5% a year, and no refund of contributions.	Social Protection Law 52/2023
Overtime	Basic + 25% by day and + 50% at night; rest day 100% extra or leave; without consent + 50%, + 75% and 200%.	Articles 70–73
Notice period	30 days for monthly pay and 15 otherwise; pay in lieu on the last total wage; 10 hours a week to look for work.	Articles 38 and 39

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End of service

Oman Oman End of Service Gratuity Calculator A month's basic pay per year since July 2023; earlier service under the old rule Oman Oman Notice Period Calculator 30 days for monthly pay, 15 otherwise; pay in lieu on the last total wage GCC Probation Period End Date Calculator UAE up to 6 months, Saudi Arabia up to 180 days, with the rules during probation

Salary, pensions and social insurance

GCC Daily and Hourly Wage Calculator Daily, hourly and yearly wage, and the deduction for absent days GCC Citizens' Pensions in the Six GCC Countries Compared Pension as a share of salary after 15 to 35 years in all six countries Oman Oman Pension Calculator (Social Protection Law) 2% a year on revalued wages, 60 for men and 55 for women, early pension reduced 5% a year GCC Salary Increase Calculator Raise percentage, salary after a raise, repeated annual raises and inflation

Leave and overtime

GCC Leave Across the Six GCC Countries Compared Annual and sick leave and sick pay in all six countries side by side Oman Oman Annual and Sick Leave Calculator 30 days a year on gross pay; sick leave up to 182 days in tiers Oman Oman Overtime Calculator Basic + 25% by day, + 50% at night; rest day 100% extra; higher rates without consent GCC Working Hours Calculator Actual and overtime hours, Ramadan hours and break rules

Tax

Oman Oman Personal Income Tax Calculator 5% on income above OMR 42,000 a year from 2028, after costs and exemptions GCC GCC VAT Calculator Add or extract VAT at UAE, Saudi, Bahrain and Oman rates

Everyday tools

GCC Age Calculator in Hijri and Gregorian Your age in both calendars, and your Hijri date of birth GCC Days Between Two Dates and Working Days Days, weeks and months between two dates, and working days without the weekend GCC Hijri to Gregorian Date Converter Hijri → Gregorian and Gregorian → Hijri, with the weekday and month length GCC Percentage Calculator Percent of an amount, one number as a percent of another, change, and price after discount GCC Zakat Calculator for Money and Gold 2.5% of zakatable wealth, with the nisab by gold or silver and carat conversion

Frequently asked questions

Is gratuity reduced on resignation in Oman?

No provision reduces it on resignation; it is forfeited only on dismissal under one of the Article 40 cases.

Who pays sick leave since July 2026?

The employer pays the first seven days, and the Social Protection Fund reimburses the rest at the same rates, for Omanis and non-Omanis.

Sources

Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.