End-of-service benefit (ESB) is a statutory entitlement for every employee in Saudi Arabia, computed under Articles 84 and 85 of the Labor Law. Whether you resigned or your contract ended changes the amount by thousands of riyals — this calculator applies the law precisely to your case.
Cómo funciona
Enter your last monthly wage (the legal basis is the final wage including fixed allowances), your years of service, and how the relationship ended. Contract end or employer termination earns the full benefit; resignation applies the Article 85 tiers, with partial years counted pro-rata.
La fórmula
Resignation entitlement: nothing under 2 years, one-third from 2–5 years, two-thirds from 5–10, full at 10+. Contract end or termination: always full.
Ejemplo resuelto
An employee with 8 years of service and a final wage of SAR 6,000 whose contract ended: first 5 years = 5 × 3,000 = 15,000, next 3 years = 3 × 6,000 = 18,000 — total SAR 33,000. Had they resigned instead, they'd receive two-thirds: SAR 22,000.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is it calculated on basic salary or gross?
On the actual final wage, which legally includes regular fixed allowances such as housing and transport. Calculating on basic salary alone is a common error that understates your entitlement.
When is the benefit forfeited entirely?
In lawful dismissal cases under Article 80 (assault, forgery, disclosing trade secrets, etc.) and in resignation before completing two years. Otherwise it is a right that cannot be waived by agreement.
Do leaves and absences reduce the service period?
Paid statutory leave counts within the service period; extended unpaid leave may be excluded depending on the case. Service runs from the start date to the last actual working day.
Indicative calculation under the general provisions; special cases (commissions, variable pay, disputes) may differ. Consult a lawyer or the labor office for contested cases.