The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Currency
Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
14.25%

About 

Jordan

Considered one of the most stable countries in the Middle East, Jordan is bordered by Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, and the Palestinian West Bank. Jordan is a middle-income country and also a significant tourist destination.

Overview

Population
10,658,123
Language
Arabic
Capital
Amman
Currency
Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Country code
+962
Min wage
268 JOD per month
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Sunday to Thursday
Work hours per week
48 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

14.25%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Social security - 14.25%
VAT

16%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 2 May to 5 May: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
  • 25 May: Independence Day
  • 8 Jul to 12 Jul: Eid al-Adha Holiday
  • 30 Jul: Islamic New Year
  • 8 Oct: Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
Sick days

Fully paid sick leave entitlement is 14 days per year. This can be increased by 14 days on full pay if the employee is hospitalized or 14 days on half pay for non-hospitalized employees with medical reports. Medical certificates are required for all sick leave.

Maternity leave

Maternity leave entitlement is ten weeks paid (at least six of which must be taken after the child is born) plus 12 months unpaid. Mothers are also entitled to an hour's leave each day for breastfeeding for the first year of the child's life.

Paternity leave

Paternity leave entitlement is three days paid.

Termination

Termination Process

Contracts can be terminated by either the employer or the employee. Reasons for termination include completion of work, expiration of the contract, the employee becoming disabled, the employee taking up work with another employer, poor performance, or the operational needs of the employer.

Notice Period

Notice periods in Jordan are 30 days.

Severance Pay

Severance payments are equal to one month's salary for each year worked (paid pro-rata for portions of a year).

Probation Period

Probation periods must be agreed upon by the employer and employee and set out in writing. The maximum period for probation is three months.

Tax Calculation

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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Currency
Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
14.25%

About 

Jordan

Considered one of the most stable countries in the Middle East, Jordan is bordered by Israel, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, and the Palestinian West Bank. Jordan is a middle-income country and also a significant tourist destination.

Overview

Population
10,658,123
Language
Arabic
Capital
Amman
Currency
Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Country code
+962
Min wage
268 JOD per month
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Sunday to Thursday
Work hours per week
48 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle

Monthly

Avg employer tax

14.25%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Social security - 14.25%
VAT

16%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 2 May to 5 May: Eid al-Fitr Holiday
  • 25 May: Independence Day
  • 8 Jul to 12 Jul: Eid al-Adha Holiday
  • 30 Jul: Islamic New Year
  • 8 Oct: Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
Sick days

Fully paid sick leave entitlement is 14 days per year. This can be increased by 14 days on full pay if the employee is hospitalized or 14 days on half pay for non-hospitalized employees with medical reports. Medical certificates are required for all sick leave.

Maternity leave

Maternity leave entitlement is ten weeks paid (at least six of which must be taken after the child is born) plus 12 months unpaid. Mothers are also entitled to an hour's leave each day for breastfeeding for the first year of the child's life.

Paternity leave

Paternity leave entitlement is three days paid.

Termination

Termination Process

Contracts can be terminated by either the employer or the employee. Reasons for termination include completion of work, expiration of the contract, the employee becoming disabled, the employee taking up work with another employer, poor performance, or the operational needs of the employer.

Notice Period

Notice periods in Jordan are 30 days.

Severance Pay

Severance payments are equal to one month's salary for each year worked (paid pro-rata for portions of a year).

Probation Period

Probation periods must be agreed upon by the employer and employee and set out in writing. The maximum period for probation is three months.

Tax Calculation

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JO
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Request a detailed quotation