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UAE gratuity calculator 2026
Calculate your estimated UAE end-of-service gratuity for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and all Emirates using basic salary, exact service dates, unpaid leave and the 24-month cap.
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UAE end of service calculator
Enter your last basic salary, exact work dates and unpaid leave days. The result updates instantly.
Use the basic salary from your contract or salary certificate, not total salary with allowances.
How is this calculated?
Formula: monthly basic salary / 30 x eligible gratuity days. The first 5 years use 21 days per year; service after 5 years uses 30 days per year.
24-month cap: the estimate is limited so it does not exceed 24 months of salary. To keep this simple for job seekers, this calculator uses your basic salary for the cap estimate. Confirm the final cap basis with HR or a qualified adviser if needed.
Enter your monthly basic salary.
Estimated gratuity
You may receive approximately
AED 0.00
Employees with less than 1 year of service are usually not eligible for end-of-service gratuity.
Calendar service0 years, 0 months, 0 days
Effective service0.00 years (0 days)
Unpaid leave excluded0 days
Daily basic salaryAED 0.00
Before statutory capAED 0.00
24-month cap estimateAED 0.00
First 5 years formula
(AED 0.00 / 30) x 21 x 0.00
AED 0.00
After 5 years formula
(AED 0.00 / 30) x 30 x 0.00
AED 0.00
Final settlement can also include salary, leave salary, deductions, notice issues and other dues. This calculator estimates gratuity only.
How the estimate works
How UAE gratuity is calculated
This UAE gratuity calculator uses your last monthly basic salary and effective length of service. It applies 21 days of basic salary for each year in the first five years, then 30 days of basic salary for each additional year after five years. Partial years are prorated after the first full year.
Days of unpaid leave can be excluded from the service duration. The estimate also checks a simple 24-month cap based on basic salary so employees can understand whether the final figure may be limited.
View official MoHRE employment lawBefore relying on the result
- Check whether your employment is covered by UAE Labour Law or a special free-zone rule.
- Use the basic salary shown in your contract or latest salary certificate.
- Confirm whether any unpaid leave should be excluded from service.
- For complex packages with large allowances or variable pay, confirm the 24-month cap basis with HR or a qualified adviser.
- Check final settlement details with HR before resignation or exit.
- Ask for qualified advice if there is a dispute, termination case or contract uncertainty.
Example calculation
Example: AED 10,000 basic salary for 6 years
If an employee has a last basic salary of AED 10,000 and completes 6 years of eligible service, the estimate is calculated in two parts.
First 5 years
(10,000 / 30) x 21 x 5 = AED 35,000
6th year
(10,000 / 30) x 30 x 1 = AED 10,000
Estimated gratuity
AED 45,000
Made for UAE employees
Why this calculator is easy to use
Unpaid leave adjustment
Exclude unpaid leave days when they should not be counted in your service period.
Clear formula breakdown
See the daily basic wage, first 5 years, after 5 years and 24-month cap in simple steps.
Helpful disclaimer
Understand that gratuity is only one part of final settlement and complex cases should be checked with HR or a qualified adviser.
UAE gratuity calculator questions
How do I calculate gratuity in UAE?
Use your last monthly basic salary. Divide it by 30 to get the daily basic wage, then multiply by 21 days for each year in the first five years of service and 30 days for each year after five years. If service is less than one year, gratuity is usually not payable.
Is gratuity calculated on basic salary or total salary?
For standard UAE private-sector calculations, gratuity is normally estimated from the employee's basic salary, not allowances such as housing, transport or commission.
What if I worked less than one year?
This calculator shows zero gratuity when effective service is less than one year, because end-of-service gratuity normally starts after completing at least one year of service.
What is the 24-month cap in UAE gratuity?
It means the gratuity estimate should not exceed the equivalent of 24 months of salary. To keep the calculator simple for job seekers, UAE Job Hunt uses basic salary for this cap estimate. Confirm the exact final settlement basis with HR, the relevant authority or a qualified adviser if your case is complex.
Can unpaid leave affect gratuity?
Unpaid leave can affect the length of service used for calculation. Enter unpaid leave days only when they should be excluded from your service period.
Is this calculator final and legally binding?
No. It is a practical estimate for job seekers and employees. Your contract, employer records, free-zone rules, court decisions or updated law may affect the final amount.
Do resignation and termination use different gratuity scales in UAE?
Under the modern UAE Labour Law approach, the old sliding reduction commonly associated with resignation under unlimited contracts should not be applied in the same way. After completing one year, the practical formula is based on basic wage and service duration, subject to legal exceptions and case-specific facts.
When should final settlement be paid in the UAE?
As a practical compliance point, employees should follow up promptly after the last working day and confirm the employer's final settlement process, including gratuity, salary, leave balance, deductions and clearance requirements.
Disclaimer: UAE Job Hunt provides this calculator for general guidance only. It is not legal advice and the result is not final or binding. Confirm your end-of-service benefits with your employer, HR department, MoHRE, the relevant free-zone authority or a qualified adviser.
Useful references
For important decisions, compare your estimate with official guidance and your employment documents.