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UAE End-of-Service Gratuity Calculator

Estimate your end-of-service gratuity under the UAE Labour Law. Enter your joining date, last working day and basic salary to see your estimate, a step-by-step breakdown and the rule it is based on.

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Your details

Enter your dates and your basic monthly salary (without housing, transport or other allowances).

The law uses the basic wage only. Fill this in only if your contract or company policy counts allowances towards gratuity.

Your estimate

AED 0.00

    Basis of calculation

    Rule used
    Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Employment Relationships (the UAE Labour Law), Article 51, with its Executive Regulations (Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022).
    Year
    law issued in 2021, in force since 2 February 2022
    Last reviewed
    5 November 2026

    What this calculator assumes

    • Applies to foreign (non-UAE national) full-time workers in the UAE private sector who completed at least one year of continuous service.
    • 21 days of basic wage for each of the first five years of service, and 30 days of basic wage for each year after that.
    • Partial years are counted in proportion (months and days).
    • Daily wage = last basic monthly wage divided by 30. Allowances such as housing and transport are not included unless you add them in the optional field.
    • Days of unpaid absence are not counted as service.
    • The total gratuity cannot be more than two years of wage.
    • Under the current law the formula is the same whether you resign or your employer ends the contract.

    Not covered

    • UAE and GCC nationals, who follow the pension and social-security rules.
    • Employees in DIFC and ADGM, government-sector employees and domestic workers, who follow their own rules.
    • Part-time, temporary and job-sharing arrangements (these are pro-rated by contracted hours) and contracts shorter than one year.
    • Employees whose employer enrolled them in the voluntary Alternative End-of-Service (savings) scheme. Gratuity earned before enrolment is calculated up to the enrolment date, and later service is covered by fund contributions.
    • Other end-of-service dues such as unused leave, notice pay and unpaid salary, and lawful deductions such as loans.

    Official sources – check here for the latest rules

    Laws and regulations can change. If the “Last reviewed” date above is not recent, please confirm the current rules on the official sources before relying on this result.

    How to use the UAE gratuity calculator

    End-of-service gratuity is the payment a worker receives when employment ends. This calculator follows Article 51 of the UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) and shows its working so you can check it.

    Steps

    1. Enter your joining date and your last working day.
    2. Enter your basic monthly salary in AED. Use the basic salary only, not housing, transport or other allowances.
    3. If you had unpaid leave, enter the number of days. They are not counted as service.
    4. Read your estimate and the step-by-step breakdown. Use Copy summary to keep or share it.
    5. Use the table to see what the gratuity would be after more years of service.

    Good to know

    • You need at least one year of continuous service to qualify.
    • The gratuity is 21 days of basic wage for each of the first five years and 30 days for each year after that.
    • The total cannot be more than two years of wage.
    • Gratuity is separate from other dues such as unused annual leave, notice pay and unpaid salary.

    Frequently asked questions

    How is UAE gratuity calculated?

    Under Article 51, a full-time foreign worker with at least one year of continuous service receives 21 days of basic wage for each of the first five years and 30 days of basic wage for each year after that. Partial years are paid in proportion. The daily wage is the monthly basic wage divided by 30.

    Which salary is used?

    The last basic wage only. Allowances such as housing, transport and utilities are not included unless your contract says otherwise.

    Is there a maximum?

    Yes. The total gratuity cannot exceed two years of wage. With the standard rates this limit is reached after about 25.5 years of service.

    Do I still get gratuity if I resign?

    Yes. Under the current law the same formula applies whether you resign or your employer ends the contract, as long as you completed one year of continuous service. The reductions for resignation in the old 1980 law no longer apply.

    Do unpaid leave days count?

    No. Days of unpaid absence are not counted as service. Paid annual leave and sick leave still count.

    When must gratuity be paid?

    The UAE government portal (u.ae) says all end-of-service entitlements must be paid within 14 days of the end date of the contract.

    Does this apply to UAE nationals, DIFC or ADGM?

    No. UAE nationals follow the pension and social-security rules, and DIFC and ADGM have their own employment rules. Check with your employer or the relevant authority.

    What is the Alternative End-of-Service savings scheme?

    Employers can choose to join a voluntary scheme where they pay monthly contributions into an approved investment fund instead of gratuity. If your employer enrolled you, gratuity earned before enrolment is still payable, and this calculator does not cover the later period. Ask your HR team.

    Is this calculator official?

    No. It is an estimate for general information. It is not a MOHRE tool and not legal advice. Please check the official sources listed under Basis of calculation.

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