Hire and pay employees in Jordan
Social Security Corporation contributions, income tax withholding, and Jordanian Labour Law compliance — all managed from one platform.
AT A GLANCE
Jordan employment facts
SOCIAL SECURITY
Automated Social Security Corporation contributions
Jordan's Social Security Corporation (SSC) mandates combined contributions of 21.75% of gross salary: 14.25% from the employer and 7.5% from the employee. These contributions cover old-age pension, disability, death, work injuries, maternity, and unemployment insurance. Remote& automatically calculates and splits contributions each payroll cycle, generates the monthly SSC declaration, and tracks contribution caps to keep your payroll fully compliant.
- Automatic employer (14.25%) and employee (7.5%) split
- Monthly SSC declaration generation
- New employee registration and termination notifications
- Contribution cap tracking per employee
INCOME TAX
Progressive income tax withholding
Jordanian personal income tax follows a progressive system with rates from 5% to 30%, depending on taxable income after allowable deductions. Employers must withhold income tax monthly and remit it to the Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD). Remote& automatically applies the correct tax brackets, accounts for personal and family exemptions, and generates the data needed for monthly withholding submissions and annual tax reconciliation.
- Progressive brackets from 5% to 30% applied automatically
- Personal and family exemption calculations
- Monthly withholding reports for ISTD
- Annual income tax reconciliation support
EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS
Compliant contracts under Jordanian Labour Law
Jordanian Labour Law (Law No. 8 of 1996 and its amendments) requires written employment contracts specifying salary, job description, contract duration, and working conditions. Contracts must be in Arabic, with English translations available for international employees. Remote& generates compliant contracts covering probation periods (maximum 3 months), non-compete clauses, and all mandatory terms required by Jordanian law.
- Arabic-language contract templates with English translations
- Fixed-term and indefinite contract support
- Probation period tracking (up to 3 months)
- Automatic renewal management for fixed-term contracts
BENEFITS & LEAVE
Leave entitlements and mandatory benefits
Jordanian employees are entitled to 14 days of annual leave during the first five years of service, increasing to 21 days thereafter. Additional entitlements include sick leave (14 days full pay, 14 days half pay), maternity leave (10 weeks), and pilgrimage leave (14 days, once during employment). Remote& tracks all leave balances, manages accruals, and ensures your team receives the correct entitlements under Jordanian law.
- Annual leave tracking: 14 days (first 5 years), 21 days after
- Sick leave, maternity leave, and pilgrimage leave management
- Overtime calculation at 125% (day) and 150% (night) rates
- Jordanian public holiday calendar built in
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about hiring in Jordan
The total social security contribution is 21.75% of gross salary. The employer contributes 14.25% (covering old-age/disability/death insurance, work injury insurance, maternity insurance, and unemployment insurance) and the employee contributes 7.5% (toward old-age/disability/death insurance and unemployment). Contributions are calculated on gross salary with no cap for Jordanian nationals, though caps may apply for certain categories.
Jordanian personal income tax applies after annual exemptions (JOD 9,000 personal, JOD 9,000 family). Taxable income is then taxed progressively: the first JOD 5,000 at 5%, the next JOD 5,000 at 10%, the next JOD 5,000 at 15%, the next JOD 5,000 at 20%, the next JOD 5,000 at 25%, and any amount exceeding JOD 25,000 at 30%. A national contribution tax of 1% also applies to all individuals.
The minimum wage in Jordan is JOD 260 per month for Jordanian nationals. For non-Jordanian workers, the minimum wage varies by sector and is set by the Ministry of Labour. The minimum wage is reviewed periodically by the tripartite committee comprising government, employer, and worker representatives. Remote& automatically ensures all payroll calculations meet or exceed the applicable minimum wage requirements.
For indefinite-term contracts, either party must provide one month's written notice before termination. If the employer terminates without cause, the employee is entitled to one month's salary for each year of service as severance pay. For fixed-term contracts, early termination requires compensation for the remaining contract period. During the 3-month probation period, either party may terminate without notice or compensation. Remote& automatically calculates all termination entitlements based on the employee's contract type and tenure.
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