UAE gratuity calculator
An estimate of end-of-service gratuity for private-sector employees under UAE labour law.
UAE gratuity for full-time private-sector employees with at least one year of service is 21 days of basic salary for each of the first five years and 30 days for each year after, pro-rated for part years, with a total cap of two years’ wages (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021).
Basic salary only, without allowances.
For full-time private-sector employees under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Unpaid absence, part-time contracts and free-zone rules can change the result. An estimate, not legal advice.
Estimated gratuity
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- Service
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- Daily basic wage
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- First 5 years (21 days/yr)
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- After 5 years (30 days/yr)
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- Cap (2 years’ basic)
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Questions people ask
Is gratuity paid for less than one year?
No. Employees need at least one year of continuous service.
Is gratuity based on basic or total salary?
On the basic salary, excluding allowances.
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