Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Jordan
Capital
Amman
Currency
Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Languages
Arabic
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
GDP per Capita
$ 3,820.70
Employer Tax
14.25%
Talent Overview
Jordan, officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a country located in the Southwestern Asia. It is surrounded by Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Syria, Palestinian West Bank, Israel and Dead Sea. Jordan’s economy registered 2.2% growth last year. This economic growth was led by expansion of the service and industrial sector, and tourism industry.
Major economic hubs:
Amman
Local Universities
The top local universities in Jordan are as follows:
Local: 1
World: 1505
Local: 2
World: 1898
Local: 3
World: 2203
Local: 4
World: 2474
Local: 5
World: 3220
Salary Data
The salary data of some of the common jobs in Jordan:
| Job Title | Average Monthly Salary (JOD) | Average Monthly Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 3,340 | 4,704.95 |
| General Manager | 3,030 | 4,268.26 |
| Business Development Manager | 2,600 | 3,662.53 |
| Financial Analyst | 2,050 | 2,887.77 |
| Business Analyst | 2,140 | 3,014.55 |
| Project Manager | 1,850 | 2,606.03 |
Talent Sourcing Tips
1,367,000
To hire employees in Jordan, employers have to follow the employment law of the country. Below is the brief about the same.
There are two types of employment contracts in Jordan – Indefinite and fixed-term. The employment contracts must be in the Arabic language. If the employee is a foreigner, the signed translated copy of the contract should be attached with the Arabic contract.
The employer can hire employees under probation for a maximum of three months.
| Date | Name | Type |
| 1 Jan | New Year’s Day | National holiday |
| 21 Apr | Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 22 Apr | Eid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 23 Apr | Eid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 24 Apr | Eid al-Fitr holiday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | National holiday |
| 25 May | Independence Day | National holiday |
| 27 Jun | Arafah (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 28 Jun | Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 29 Jun | Eid al-Adha holiday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 30 Jun | Eid al-Adha holiday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 1 Jul | Eid al-Adha holiday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 18 Jul | Muharram/New Year (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 27 Sep | Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date) | National holiday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day | National holiday |
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leaves | 14 days per each year of service | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 14 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 10 weeks | Yes |
Payroll
Payroll Cycle
The payroll cycle in Jordan is monthly.
Minimum Wage
In Jordan, the minimum wage is JOD 260 per month.
Overtime Pay
The standard working hours in Jordan are 48 hours for a six-day workweek. However, employees working in hotels, restaurants and cinema must work for 54 hours per week. Full-time employees are entitled to overtime pay for additional working hours exceeding 48 hours a week at 125% of their actual wage. The overtime pay for public holidays and rest days is 150% above the normal wage.
Bonus
There is no provision of 13th-month pay in Jordan.
Taxes
| Type of Contribution | Employer Contribution |
| Work Injury Insurance | 2% |
| Maternity Insurance | 0.75% |
| Unemployment Insurance | 0.5% |
| Old age, disability and death insurance | 11% |
| Total | 14.25% |
| Type of Contribution | Employee Contribution |
| Unemployment Insurance | 1% |
| Old age, disability and death insurance | 6.5% |
| Total | 7.5% |
| Income range (JOD) | Rate |
| 0 – 5,000 | 5% |
| 5,001-10,000 | 10% |
| 10,001 – 15,000 | 15% |
| 15,001 – 20,000 | 20% |
| 20,001 -1,000,000 | 25% |
| Over 1,000,000 | 30% |
For individuals having income above JOD 200,000 has to pay additional 1% national contribution tax.
The standard rate of VAT in Jordan is 16%.
Offboarding & Termination
A fixed-term employment contract cannot be terminated by either party. It expires on its own.
Both parties can terminate the indefinite employment contract by giving notice in writing. In case of gross misconduct, both parties can leave the employment without notice also.
The party that initiates the termination process needs to give 30 months’ notice.
In Jordan, the severance pay is up to three months of compensation in case of illegal dismissal.
Visa and Immigration
An individual must need a work permit to work in Jordan. The employer or the individual should submit all the documents with the employment contract to the Aqaba Special Economic Zone Authority (ASEZA) and fill out the form to get the permit.
