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Jordan Payroll & Employment Guide 2026

Note: SSC coverage: pension, work injury, maternity, unemployment. Mandatory from first day; no opt-out. Employee SSC deductible from PIT taxable income.

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At a glance

Four key payroll indicators for Jordan

JOD 290
2025–2026 MONTHLY MINIMUM WAGE: 14.25%
EMPLOYER SSC RATE: 7.5%
EMPLOYEE SSC RATE: 48h
STANDARD WORKING WEEK

What's in the guide

5 chapters, 5 pages

The opening summary of each chapter is below. Full text, tables and rates are in the PDF.

SSC Social Security: 2026

Note: SSC coverage: pension, work injury, maternity, unemployment.

Income Tax (PIT): 2026

National Contribution Tax: Additional 1% on taxable income above JOD 200,000.

Minimum Wage & Leave

Severance & Termination

Work Permits & Practical Notes

Must prove vacancy cannot be filled by Jordanian.

This guide is for general information only; it is not legal advice or a complete statement of the law. The content reflects the legislation in force when it was prepared, and legislation changes. Always take country-specific professional advice on a concrete case.

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