UAE Gratuity Calculator (2026): End-of-Service Benefit
In the UAE, private-sector employees who complete at least a year of service are owed an end-of-service gratuity. It is based only on your basic salary — not allowances — and grows faster after five years. Enter your basic salary and service to see what you are owed.
Based on UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 for private-sector employees on the mainland. A day's wage is taken as basic salary ÷ 30. Employers may deduct money you owe them. UAE nationals, DIFC and ADGM employees, and companies in the optional savings scheme follow different rules — check with MOHRE or your employer.
How the calculator works
- You need at least one full year of continuous service to qualify.
- For each of the first five years you earn 21 days of basic salary; for each year after that, 30 days. Part years count in proportion.
- Days of unpaid leave are taken off your service, and the total can never exceed two years of basic salary.
Frequently asked questions
Do I lose my gratuity if I resign?
Under the 2021 Labour Law, the old reductions for resigning were removed. If you have completed at least a year of service, you are entitled to gratuity whether you resign or your employer ends the contract.
Is gratuity based on my full salary?
No. It is calculated on your last basic salary only. Housing, transport and other allowances are not included.
When must my employer pay it?
All end-of-service dues should be paid within 14 days of the end of the contract.
Does this apply in DIFC or ADGM?
No. The Dubai International Financial Centre and Abu Dhabi Global Market have their own employment laws and schemes, and companies in the optional savings scheme follow its rules.