Hiring in Jordan: Complete Guide 2027
Everything you need to know about hiring and managing employees in Jordan
Overview
Jordan has a clear rulebook. Labour Law 8 of 1996 sets the contract, the 48-hour week and the notice; the Social Security Corporation collects 21.75% of the declared wage, 14.25% from the employer and 7.5% from the employee; income tax, 5% to 30%, is withheld monthly. The minimum wage is JOD 290 a month, fixed through 2027 by the Tripartite Committee. For a foreign company the hurdle is paperwork, not cost: an Arabic contract, an SSC employer file and, for a non-Jordanian hire, a Ministry of Labour work permit. An EOR with a Jordanian company carries all three.
Currency
Primary Language
Payroll Tax
Pay Frequency
Overview
Employer Costs
Employer Social Contributions
Mandatory Benefits
EOR Service Fee
Total Additional Cost
Employee Deductions
Income Tax
Employee Social Contributions
Mandatory Employee Benefits
PAYROLL & SETUP
Setting Up Payroll in Jordan
Jordanian payroll runs monthly in dinars. An employer registers with the Companies Control Department, takes a tax number from the ISTD (Income and Sales Tax Department) and opens an employer file at the SSC (Social Security Corporation). SSC contributions are 21.75% of the declared wage up to a ceiling the SSC indexes: the employer pays 14.25% (old age, disability and death 11%, work injury 2%, maternity 0.75%, unemployment 0.5%), the employee 7.5%. The law provides a cut in the employer's old-age share for Jordanians under 30 in a first job, pending a bylaw. Income tax is withheld monthly: 5% on the first JOD 5,000 of taxable income, then 10%, 15% and 20% on the next three bands of 5,000, 25% up to JOD 1,000,000 and 30% above, after exemptions of JOD 9,000 for the taxpayer and 9,000 for the family. Minimum wage: JOD 290 a month through 2027. An EOR files the SSC declaration, the ISTD withholding return and the annual reconciliation.
Key Labor Laws &
Requirements
Employment Contracts
- Written contract in Arabic
- Probation up to 3 months
- Minimum wage JOD 290 a month through 2027
Leave & Time Off
- 14 days' annual leave, 21 after 5 years
- 14 days' paid sick leave
- Maternity leave 10 weeks
Termination Rules
- 1 month's notice on unlimited contracts, or pay in lieu
- Half a month's pay per year of service without lawful cause (article 25)
- Gratuity of 1 month per year only for workers outside the SSC
COMPLIANCE
Work Permits and Termination Compliance in Jordan
Two rules decide most disputes. The first is nationality: a non-Jordanian needs a work permit from the Ministry of Labour, tied to the employer's establishment file and renewed each year with a fee; some professions are closed to foreigners. The second is how a contract ends. An unlimited contract takes one month's notice; if the employer ends it outside the lawful causes of article 28, article 25 of Labour Law 8 of 1996 adds half a month's pay per year of service. Workers outside the SSC get a gratuity of one month per year instead of a pension. Probation is capped at three months, and the contract must be in Arabic or it counts for little in court. An EOR with a Jordanian company carries the permit file and the exit calculation.
Key Challenges
- Employment contracts must be written in Arabic
- Work permits for non-Jordanians come from the Ministry of Labour, with annual fees and closed professions
- Half a month's pay per year of service on top of notice when an unlimited contract ends without lawful cause (article 25)
- 48-hour week over six days, 14 days' annual leave, 21 after five years
- SSC registration from day one at 21.75% of the declared wage
Country Highlights
Advantages
- Employer social security of 14.25%, among the lowest in the region
- Amman's tech and shared-service sector works in Arabic and English
- Minimum wage of JOD 290 a month, fixed through 2027
- Time zone UTC+3, a morning's overlap with Europe
- Written law: Labour Law 8 of 1996 and the Social Security Law of 2014
Popular Industries & Roles
Technology
Avg. Salary: JOD 12k-30k
Amman's software and fintech firms hire Arabic-English engineers at a fraction of Gulf salaries
Pharmaceuticals
Avg. Salary: JOD 10k-24k
Jordan exports generic medicines across the region; Amman's pharmaceutical plants employ chemists, quality and regulatory staff
Business Services & BPO
Avg. Salary: JOD 7k-16k
Bilingual customer support and shared-service centres in Amman and Irbid serve Gulf and European clients
Top 3 Providers in Jordan
Based on our analysis of pricing, compliance record, service quality, and customer reviews
Levant Outsourcing
- Jordan / MENA HR outsourcing + EOR
- 7 countries; regional multinational base
- Philip Morris, PepsiCo, GSK clients
- Visa, payroll and medical insurance services
Connect Resources
- UAE and Middle East EOR specialist
- MOHRE-accredited; Randstad alliance
- 1,000+ clients; 150+ UAE specialists
- Visa sponsorship and WPS payroll
Deel
- EOR in 130+ countries; owned entities in 120+
- Contractor and EOR in one platform
- 300+ integrations including Slack, Workday
- AI-powered compliance automation
Frequently asked questions
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How much does an employer pay on top of salary in Jordan?
Employer contributions in Jordan come to 14.25%; the largest mandatory line is Old age 11%. With the other statutory benefits and a typical EOR fee, budget ~25–45% on top of gross salary.
What does an EOR charge per employee in Jordan?
Published EOR fees in Jordan run $300–600/mo per employee per month, with any setup fee negotiated separately. The fee is flat, so it weighs less as the salary rises.
What does an employee in Jordan pay in tax and contributions?
Income tax is 5–30% progressive and employee social contributions are 7.5% (6.5% pension), both withheld by the employer on every pay run.
How long does it take to hire through an EOR in Jordan?
5-10 Days once the employee's documents are in. The contract is issued by the EOR's local entity and payroll runs on the local cycle (Monthly).
Which EOR providers rank best in Jordan?
Levant Outsourcing, Connect Resources and Deel hold the first three places in our ranking for hiring in Jordan. The full top 10, with the questions to put to each provider before signing, is here: Top 10 EOR providers in Jordan.
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