UAE Gratuity Calculator
For private-sector employees on the UAE mainland. Uses your last basic salary only.
Fill in your dates and salary – the result appears instantly.
Estimate only, based on the law as reviewed on 2026-10-11. Not legal advice – confirm with your employer or Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).
- Rate
- 21 days/year (first 5 years), 30 days/year after
- Minimum service
- 1 year of continuous service
- Salary used
- Basic salary
- Law
- Article 51
How it’s calculated
- Work out your service period and subtract any unpaid absence days.
- Daily wage = last basic monthly salary ÷ 30.
- Years 1–5: 21 days × daily wage for each year.
- Every year after 5: 30 days × daily wage.
- Part years are paid in proportion, once you have completed one year.
- The total cannot exceed two years’ wage.
Worked examples
| 3 years · AED 6,000 a month | AED 12,600.00 |
| 8 years · AED 12,000 a month | AED 78,000.00 |
Legal reference
Legislation: Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations
Provisions: Article 51
Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 (Executive Regulations)
Official sources:
Last reviewed:
Good to know
- Resigning no longer reduces gratuity: the 2021 law removed the old resignation reductions.
- Allowances (housing, transport, etc.) are not included – only the basic salary in your contract.
- UAE nationals are covered by the pension system (GPSSA), not this gratuity.
- DIFC and ADGM free zones have their own employment laws (e.g. DIFC’s DEWS savings scheme) and are not covered by this calculator.
- The employer may deduct amounts you legally owe it, and must pay within 14 days of the contract ending.
Questions
Do I get gratuity if I resign in the UAE?
Yes. Under Decree-Law 33/2021 the gratuity is the same whether you resign or are terminated, as long as you completed at least one year of continuous service.
Is gratuity based on basic or gross salary?
Basic salary only. Housing, transport and other allowances are excluded unless your contract says otherwise.
What if I worked less than one year?
No gratuity is due by law if continuous service is under one year.
Do unpaid leave days count?
No. Days of absence without pay are not counted in the service period. Enter them under “More options”.
Same calculator in other GCC countries
This calculator gives an estimate based on our reading of the published law. It is not legal advice and is not affiliated with any government. Final amounts depend on your contract and records. Read the full disclaimer