Global Deployments is an Employer of Record (EOR) provider that lets international companies hire staff in Jordan legally, without opening a local entity. As an EOR Jordan partner, Global Deployments becomes the legal employer of record, handling labour contracts under the Labour Law (No. 8 of 1996), Social Security Corporation registration, and ISTD income tax withholding, so a foreign business can build a compliant team in this strategic Middle East hub.
Quick facts: Employer of Record Jordan at a glance
- SSC pension and insurance: 14.25% employer, 7.5% employee of insurable salary
- SSC insurable wage ceiling: JOD 3,333 per month
- Income tax: tiered 5% to 15% with a JOD 9,000 annual personal exemption
- Minimum wage: JOD 260 per month (last revised 2023)
- Maternity leave: 10 weeks at full salary (employer-paid, SSC-reimbursed)
- End-of-service indemnity: 1 month per year for first 5 years, 1.5 months per year thereafter
What Is an Employer of Record in Jordan?
An Employer of Record in Jordan is a licensed local entity that legally employs staff on behalf of a foreign company, while that company retains full control over the employee’s day-to-day work. Global Deployments’EOR Jordan service covers compliant contract drafting in Arabic under Labour Law No. 8 of 1996, SSC employer registration, ISTD income tax withholding, work permit coordination for foreign national hires, and end-of-service indemnity management.
Beyond EOR, Global Deployments also supports companies that want a PEO Jordan co-employment arrangement, plus standalone payroll Jordan outsourcing for businesses that already hold a local entity but want compliant JOD payroll and SSC reporting handled externally.
Jordan Employment Law at a Glance
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governing law | Labour Law No. 8 of 1996 (as amended) |
| Minimum wage | JOD 260 per month |
| Social security body | Social Security Corporation (SSC) |
| Tax authority | Income and Sales Tax Department (ISTD) |
| Maternity leave | 10 weeks at full salary |
| Work permits | Required for all non-Jordanian employees; MHRL quota system applies |
Payroll, Tax and SSC Compliance in Jordan
Jordanian payroll runs on two parallel obligations: tiered income tax withheld and remitted to the ISTD, and mandatory registration with the Social Security Corporation (SSC), which administers pension, occupational injury, unemployment, and maternity insurance for the private sector. Employer SSC contributions total 14.25% of insurable monthly salary (11.25% pension + 2% occupational hazards + 1% work injury), with employee contributions at 7.5%. Contributions apply up to an insurable wage ceiling of JOD 3,333 per month. Income tax rates are tiered: 5% on the first JOD 5,000 of taxable income, 10% on the next JOD 5,000, and 15% above JOD 10,000, after a JOD 9,000 annual personal exemption.
Because Jordan requires employment contracts to be in Arabic to be fully enforceable, and because foreign national hires are subject to Ministry of Human Resources and Labour (MHRL) quota approval and work permit processing, businesses hiring in Jordan without in-country expertise risk both contract unenforceability and immigration non-compliance. This is the compliance gap Global Deployments’ EOR and payroll Jordan services are built to close.
Why Companies Choose Global Deployments for EOR Services in Jordan
Global Deployments operates as an Employer of Record across 160+ countries through its vetted in-country partner network, giving companies a single partner for the Middle East and global expansion. For Jordan specifically, Global Deployments handles:
- SSC employer registration and monthly contribution management
- ISTD income tax withholding and quarterly return filing
- Arabic-language employment contract drafting under Labour Law No. 8 of 1996
- Work permit coordination and MHRL quota management for foreign nationals
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an Employer of Record in Jordan actually do?
An EOR like Global Deployments becomes the legal employer of your Jordan-based staff, managing contracts, SSC registration, ISTD tax withholding and statutory leave, while you direct the employee’s daily work.
How much do employers contribute to the SSC in Jordan?
Employers contribute 14.25% of insurable monthly salary to the SSC, covering pension, occupational hazards, and work injury insurance. Employees contribute 7.5%, with contributions capped at a JOD 3,333 per month insurable wage ceiling.
What is Jordan’s minimum wage in 2026?
The national minimum wage is JOD 260 per month, last revised in 2023. It is set by the Higher Labour Council and subject to periodic review.
Does Global Deployments offer payroll-only services in Jordan?
Yes. Alongside full EOR, Global Deployments provides standalone payroll Jordan outsourcing for companies that already have a local entity but want SSC and ISTD compliance managed externally.
About Global Deployments
Registered Company Name: Global Deployments | Part of Africa Deployments Ltd.
Address: The Strand, Beau Plan Business Park, Mauritius
BRN: C19167158 | VAT: 27738392
Phone: +230 5713 8629
Website: global-deployments.com
Jordan’s Arabic contract requirement, SSC contribution structure of 14.25% employer, and work permit quota system for foreign nationals create a compliance environment that requires in-country expertise from the first hire. An EOR Jordan arrangement through Global Deployments provides the SSC registration, ISTD payroll infrastructure, and Labour Law compliance needed to hire compliantly without entity establishment.
Reviewed by: Global Deployments Compliance Team
