Jordan tax rates
The top rates a resident individual pays on each kind of income, computed by the Sovereign tax engine from its Jordan tax profile.
Tier 2 — every figure has an accepted source; some rest on a PwC / Deloitte / KPMG / EY summary (marked †). Sources last checked 10 November 2026. Figures last changed 10 November 2026. Profile last reviewed 27 May 2026.
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| Salary | Capital gains | Dividends | Interest | Rent | Crypto gains | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan | 38.5%† | 31%† | 0%† | 31%† | 31%† | not computed |
† This figure rests on a PwC, EY tax summary, not on the statute itself. The summary is the only source on file for it.
Each figure is the tax on one more unit of a very large amount of that income, with every layer the engine models: surtaxes and uncapped social contributions included. It is the top marginal rate, not the average rate you pay on all your income.
What is the top income tax rate in Jordan?
The top rate on a salary is 38.5%. It is the tax on each extra unit of a very high salary, with surtaxes and uncapped social contributions included. The income tax scale alone reaches 30% above JOD 1,000,000.
How are capital gains taxed in Jordan?
The top rate on a long-term capital gain is 31%. The rate does not depend on how long you held the asset.
How are dividends and interest taxed in Jordan?
The top rate is 0% on dividends and 31% on interest.
How is crypto taxed in Jordan?
Still unverified: we have not settled how Jordan classifies a private investor's crypto gain or at what rate, so the engine states no crypto figure. A missing figure is not an exemption.
Does Jordan tax foreign income?
Generally no. Jordan taxes income from sources in Jordan. Income from abroad is generally outside the tax, with exceptions.
Does Jordan have a wealth tax?
No. Jordan has no recurring national tax on net wealth in our model. Property taxes and taxes on gifts or inheritances are separate.
Does Jordan have an exit tax for individuals?
No. In our model Jordan does not tax an individual's unrealised gains when the individual moves abroad.
What special tax regimes does Jordan have?
Our profiles list 2 regimes: Exempt local non-share capital gain; Foreign investment from Jordanian money or deposits. Each has its own conditions.
When do you become tax resident in Jordan?
The Jordan day test (183 days in the tax period): 183 aggregate days in the usual calendar tax year; an approved alternate fiscal year changes the period. An accepted alternate fiscal year, public-service employment and treaty residence need separate assessment. This calculator counts the usual calendar year.
Residence decides whether Jordan taxes you on these rates. See the Jordan day-count test and count your own days.
Sources
The Jordan profile cites 6 sources for these rules, 0 of them from a government or a statute. The others are summaries by advisory firms, so check a figure against the official text before you rely on it.
- PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries - Jordan individual taxes · summary, retrieved 2026-11-10
- EY Worldwide Personal Tax and Immigration Guide 2026 — Jordan · summary, retrieved 2026-11-10
- PwC WWTS Jordan — income determination · summary, retrieved 2026-11-10
- PwC WWTS Jordan — withholding taxes · summary, retrieved 2026-11-10
- PwC WWTS Jordan — other taxes · summary, retrieved 2026-11-10
- PwC WWTS Jordan — deductions · summary, retrieved 2026-11-10
The model covers the general rules for a resident individual. It does not cover every deduction, credit, tax treaty or local tax, and rules change after the check date above. Did you find an error? Tell us, with the source.
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