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Jordan
Last Update by Marta, 22 Nov 2024
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Exchange Rate
22 Jan 2025
Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Amman
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (JOD) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 5 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 30 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 503 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 347 |
Current Inflation Rate
1%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 260 JOD per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (JOD) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
260 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
430 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
600 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
>1500 |
Annual Salary Growth
6%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pension | 11% | 6.5% | All staff |
| Sickness and maternity | 0.75% | - | All staff |
| Accidents at work and occupational diseases | 2% | - | All staff |
| Unemployment | 0.5% | 1% | All staff |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Jordan include:
- Transportation and Travel:
Employees - 10% basic salary for workplace allowances, 20% for outside allowances
Board members - up to 1,500 JOD for residents up to 2,500 JOD for non-residents - Hospitality allowance: 10% basic annual salary: 240 JOD per year
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax Period: 1st January - 31st December of the previous year
Tax filing start date: January of the following year
Tax filing due date: April/ May of the following year
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 5,000 | 5% |
| 5,001 - 10,000 | 10% |
| 10,001 - 15,000 | 15% |
| 15,000 - 20,000 | 20% |
| 20,000 - 1,000,000 | 25% |
| Over 1,000,000 | 30% |
Non-residents
- Same tax rate as residents
Working Hours
Statutory
48 hours
8 hours per day, 6 days per week
Typical practice
48 Hours
Sunday - Thursday
Overtime
- Workdays: 125% of regular hourly pay
- Rest Day, Religious, Public Holiday: 150% of regular hourly pay
Employment Contract
Permanent
Contract Format
Can be verbal or written in Arabic, employers and staff each receive a copy
Payroll Currency
JOD
Probation
Up to 3 months
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | -No notice period | -No notice period | -No notice period |
| Notice Period - Regular | - Minimum 1 month | - Minimum 1 month | - Minimum 1 month |
| Severance Pay | - | - One month's salary for each year of service | - One month's salary for each year of service |
Public Holiday
8 days
Country Level
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 Jan | New Year's Day |
| 30 Mar - 02 Apr | Eid al-Fitr |
| 01 May | Labor Day |
| 25 May | Independence Day |
| 05 Jun | Arafah |
| 06 Jun - 09 Jun | Eid al-Adha |
| 26 Jun | Muharram/New Year |
| 04 Sep | Prophet's Birthday |
| 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
14 working days 21 working days |
All staff with 1 year service All staff with over 5 years' service |
| Sick Leave |
14 working days 14 days extension possible |
All staff |
| Maternity Leave |
10 weeks 1 hour per day for breastfeeding up child's 1st birthday |
All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 3 working days | Expectant fathers after the birth of a child |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Amman
- https://portal.jordan.gov.jo/wps/wcm/connect/gov/eGov/Government+Ministries+_+Entities/Income+and+Sales+Tax+Department/FAQ/
- https://jordantimes.com/news/local/jd260-minimum-wage-remains-unchanged
- https://www.ssc.gov.jo/en/home/
- https://istd.gov.jo/Default/En
- https://www.mol.gov.jo/Default/En
- https://mol.gov.jo/ebv4.0/root_storage/en/eb_list_page/final_labor_law_(with_2023_amendments)_qa_(2).pdf
- https://portal.jordan.gov.jo/wps/wcm/connect/gov/eGov/Government+Ministries+_+Entities/Income+and+Sales+Tax+Department/FAQ/
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Last updated: 22 Nov 2024
Exchange Rate
Currency (JOD)
- 1 CNY = 0.185 JOD
- 1 USD = 1.32 JOD
Other currencies can be retrieved via the country guide link above.
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Cost of Living
Indicative value for a working adult in a city: Amman
Publicly available data (Numbeo, etc..), verified by Marco’s in-country staff
| Living Requirement | Indicative Amount (JOD) |
|---|---|
| McDonalds Set Meal | 5 |
| Monthly Train and Bus Tickets | 30 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (City Center) | 503 |
| 3 Bedrooms Rental (Outskirt) | 347 |
Current Inflation Rate
1%
Wage
Minimum Wages
- 260 JOD per month
Median Salary
Estimated based on general positions such as HR, Accounting, Admin roles, in tier one cities.
| Job Level | Monthly Salary (JOD) |
|---|---|
|
Entry-Level
Fresh Graduate
|
260 |
|
Mid-Level
5 Years
|
430 |
|
Experienced & Managerial Level
10 Years
|
600 |
|
Specialized & Senior-Level
15 Years
|
>1500 |
Annual Salary Growth
6%
Statutory Contribution
Country Level
| Type | Employer Rates | Employee Rates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pension | 11% | 6.5% | All staff |
| Sickness and maternity | 0.75% | - | All staff |
| Accidents at work and occupational diseases | 2% | - | All staff |
| Unemployment | 0.5% | 1% | All staff |
Other Benefit
Other common employment benefits in Jordan include:
- Transportation and Travel:
Employees - 10% basic salary for workplace allowances, 20% for outside allowances
Board members - up to 1,500 JOD for residents up to 2,500 JOD for non-residents - Hospitality allowance: 10% basic annual salary: 240 JOD per year
Income Tax
Residents
-
Tax Period: 1st January - 31st December of the previous year
Tax filing start date: January of the following year
Tax filing due date: April/ May of the following year
Country Level
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 - 5,000 | 5% |
| 5,001 - 10,000 | 10% |
| 10,001 - 15,000 | 15% |
| 15,000 - 20,000 | 20% |
| 20,000 - 1,000,000 | 25% |
| Over 1,000,000 | 30% |
Non-residents
- Same tax rate as residents
Working Hours
Statutory
48 hours
8 hours per day, 6 days per week
Typical practice
48 Hours
Sunday - Thursday
Overtime
- Workdays: 125% of regular hourly pay
- Rest Day, Religious, Public Holiday: 150% of regular hourly pay
Employment Contract
Fixed-Term
Probation
Up to 3 months
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | -No notice period | -No notice period | -No notice period |
| Notice Period - Regular | - minimum 1 month | - minimum 1 month | - minimum 1 month |
| Severance Pay | - | - Remaining balance of contracted months and accrued leave | - Remaining balance of contracted months and accrued leave |
Permanent
Probation
Up to 3 months
Termination
The contract may be terminated by the employer, the employee or by mutual agreement
| Voluntary Resignation | Involuntary Termination | Economic Layoff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notice Period - Probation | -No notice period | -No notice period | -No notice period |
| Notice Period - Regular | - Minimum 1 month | - Minimum 1 month | - Minimum 1 month |
| Severance Pay | - | - One month's salary for each year of service | - One month's salary for each year of service |
Public Holiday
8 days
2025
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
Leave
| Leave Type | Entitlement | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Leave |
14 working days 21 working days |
All staff with 1 year service All staff with over 5 years' service |
| Sick Leave |
14 working days 14 days extension possible |
All staff |
| Maternity Leave |
10 weeks 1 hour per day for breastfeeding up child's 1st birthday |
All expectant mothers |
| Paternity Leave | 3 working days | Expectant fathers after the birth of a child |
Reference
- https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Amman
- https://portal.jordan.gov.jo/wps/wcm/connect/gov/eGov/Government+Ministries+_+Entities/Income+and+Sales+Tax+Department/FAQ/
- https://jordantimes.com/news/local/jd260-minimum-wage-remains-unchanged
- https://www.ssc.gov.jo/en/home/
- https://istd.gov.jo/Default/En
- https://www.mol.gov.jo/Default/En
- https://mol.gov.jo/ebv4.0/root_storage/en/eb_list_page/final_labor_law_(with_2023_amendments)_qa_(2).pdf
- https://portal.jordan.gov.jo/wps/wcm/connect/gov/eGov/Government+Ministries+_+Entities/Income+and+Sales+Tax+Department/FAQ/
Contact Info
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Singapore (Headquarters)
8 Marina Boulevard, MBFC Tower 1, #11-01, Singapore, 018981
+65 6653 4334 -
China (Headquarters)
79 Jianguo Road, China Central Place Tower 2, #09-52, Beijing, 100025
+86 10 6580 0555 -
China (Service Center)
23 Dagong Street, Eton Place Tower 2, Unit 1808, Dalian, 116001
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United States
445 S Figueroa St, 31st Floor, Los Angeles, California, 90071
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United Kingdom
71 - 75 Shelton Street, London, England GB
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Netherlands
Vijzelstraat 68, 1017 HL, Amsterdam
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Australia
Level 22, Salesforce Tower, 180 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000