FAQ
EOR Jordan — FAQ
30 expert-answered questions about hiring through an Employer of Record in Jordan.
30 expert-answered questions about hiring through an Employer of Record in Jordan.
An EOR is a company that acts as the legal employer for your workers in Jordan. The EOR handles employment contracts, payroll, SSC contributions, income tax withholding, and compliance with Jordan's Labor Law No. 8 of 1996, while you manage the employee's daily work.
EOR prices range from $399 to $650 per employee per month. Multiplier and Playroll are cheapest at $399–400. Deel and Remote charge $599. Papaya Global charges $650.
No. An EOR lets you hire without a local entity. The EOR becomes the legal employer and handles all compliance.
JOD 260 per month (approximately $367 USD) as of 2026. This applies across all sectors for full-time employees.
Employer: 14.25% of gross salary. Employee: 7.5%. Total: 21.75%. Capped at JOD 3,349 monthly gross. High-risk occupations add 1% employer.
48 hours per week, typically 8 hours per day over 6 days. Sunday to Thursday is the standard business week.
14 working days per year for employees with less than 5 years of service. 21 days for those with 5+ years with the same employer.
14 days at full pay per year with medical certification. An additional 14 days at half pay if hospitalization is required.
90 consecutive days at full pay, funded by SSC. At least 6 weeks must be taken after childbirth. Nursing breaks of 1 hour daily for 1 year after birth.
3 days of paid leave immediately after the birth of a child, fully paid by the employer.
Progressive rates from 5% to 30%. Individual allowance of JOD 9,000 per year. Family allowance of an additional JOD 9,000 for dependents.
Jordanian Dinar (JOD). Contracts should state salary in JOD. The JOD is pegged to the USD at approximately 1 JOD = $1.41.
Generally 1 month for indefinite contracts. During probation (up to 3 months), either party can terminate without notice.
Written contracts are strongly recommended. Arabic is the legally binding language in Jordanian courts. English translations can be included.
SSC contributions and income tax must be filed and paid by the 15th of the following month. Late payments incur 0.75% monthly interest.
Jordan has approximately 15 to 17 paid public holidays per year, including Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Independence Day, Labour Day, and Islamic New Year.
Yes, but they need a work permit. Non-Jordanian workers must be registered with SSC from day one. The EOR handles work permit processes.
Approximately JOD 750 to 820 per month (about $1,060 to $1,160 USD) as of early 2026. IT and finance sectors pay significantly higher.
Not legally mandatory, but common in government and large private organizations. Some employers offer it as part of their compensation package.
125% of regular rate for weekday overtime, 150% for nights, weekends, and holidays. Mandatory overtime is limited to 30 days per year.
60 for men and 55 for women. Pension is calculated at 2.5% per year of contributions based on the average of the last 36 months of salary.
Most providers can. Deel includes free contractor management. Be aware that misclassification in Jordan carries back-paid SSC, fines, and potential wrongful dismissal claims.
IT and software development, BPO, financial services, NGOs and development organizations, consulting, energy, and construction.
Yes. Employees are entitled to 14 days of leave once during their employment for religious pilgrimage. This is a statutory entitlement under the Labor Law.
Standard rate is 20% for most sectors. Banks pay 35%. Industrial and free zone companies may pay lower rates. Sales tax (VAT) is 16%.
The EOR calculates gross to net: deducts employee SSC (7.5%) and progressive income tax, adds employer SSC (14.25%), files with ISTD by the 15th, and pays the employee in JOD.
Employees dismissed without cause are entitled to notice pay plus severance. Protected categories include pregnant women during maternity leave. Courts generally interpret ambiguity in favor of employees.
Health coverage is mandatory through SSC. Many employers also offer private health insurance as a supplementary benefit to attract talent.
Approximately 2.5% to 3.5% for 2026, with moderate inflation of 2 to 3%. The economy is growing steadily, driven by services, IT, and construction.
Yes. Female employees at companies with 10+ workers can take up to 1 year of unpaid parental leave. Job security is protected during this period.