UAE Gratuity Calculator
Work out your end-of-service gratuity under the UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021). Enter your dates and basic salary to see what you're owed, with every step of the calculation shown so you can check your employer's figure.
Estimated end-of-service gratuity
Enter a start date and a last working day after it.
An estimate based on the UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021), as checked in October 2026. Your contract, employer or a court may apply different terms. This isn't legal advice.
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- Eligibility
- At least one year of continuous service with the same employer.
- Pay used
- Your basic salary only. Housing, transport and other allowances, bonuses and commissions aren't included.
- Rate
- 21 days' basic pay for each of the first five years, then 30 days' basic pay for each year after that. Daily pay is your monthly basic salary ÷ 30.
- Part years
- Once you've completed a year, part of a year is paid pro rata.
- Unpaid leave
- Days of unpaid absence don't count as service. Paid leave does.
- Maximum
- Total gratuity can't exceed two years' basic salary.
- Resigning
- Under the current law, resigning doesn't reduce your gratuity.
- Scope
- Private-sector employees on the mainland. The DIFC and ADGM free zones have their own rules, and part-time workers receive a share based on their hours.
Rules last checked October 2026. For official guidance, see the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). This calculator gives an estimate and isn't legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
How is gratuity calculated in the UAE?
Divide your monthly basic salary by 30 to get your daily wage. You receive 21 days' wage for each of the first five years of service and 30 days' wage for each year after that, with part years paid pro rata. For example, AED 10,000 basic for seven years is 165 days × AED 333.33 = AED 55,000.
Do I get gratuity if I resign in the UAE?
Yes, as long as you've completed at least one year of continuous service. Since the current Labour Law took effect in February 2022, resigning no longer reduces the amount.
Is UAE gratuity calculated on basic or gross salary?
On basic salary only. Allowances such as housing and transport, bonuses and commissions are excluded, so check the basic salary written in your contract.
What is the maximum gratuity in the UAE?
Your total end-of-service gratuity can't exceed two years' basic salary.
Does this apply in DIFC or ADGM?
No. The DIFC and ADGM free zones have their own employment laws and end-of-service arrangements, so this calculator doesn't apply there.
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