UAE Gratuity Calculator (2026)

Use this free UAE gratuity calculator to estimate the end-of-service gratuity you are owed when your job ends. Enter your basic salary and your dates of service, and it applies the formula in Article 51 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, the UAE Labour Law.

Last checked: October 2026, against Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the UAE Legislation portal.

How the calculator works

The calculator follows the formula in Article 51 of the UAE Labour Law:

• At least one year of continuous service. Below one year, no gratuity is due.
• 21 days’ basic wage for each of your first five years of service.
• 30 days’ basic wage for each year after the fifth.
• Basic salary only. Housing, transport and other allowances are left out.
• A cap of two years’ wage on the total.
• Unpaid absence does not count as service.

For example, someone with a basic salary of AED 15,000 who leaves after eight years earns 105 days for years one to five and 90 days for years six to eight. That is 195 days. At AED 500 a day (AED 15,000 ÷ 30), the gratuity comes to AED 97,500.

What the calculator assumes

The law sets the formula, but it leaves a few details open. Where it does, the calculator uses the common approach and tells you so:

• Daily wage. Most employers divide the monthly basic by 30. You can switch to annual basic ÷ 365 if your employer uses that instead.
• Part years. After your first full year, extra days are counted in proportion (for example, six extra months adds about half a year). Employers do not all use the same method, so their figure may differ slightly.
• The two-year cap. The calculator caps the total at 24 months of basic salary. Some readings of the law apply the cap to total wage instead, which would give a higher limit. It only matters after very long service.
• Part-time work. The Executive Regulation reduces part-time gratuity in proportion to your contracted hours compared with full-time hours. If your part-time basic salary is already in proportion to your hours, entering your own salary gives the same result, so the calculator does not reduce it a second time.
• Deductions. Amounts your employer may lawfully deduct, such as loans you owe it, are not included.

Our full guide to UAE gratuity calculation and rules explains each of these points, the lawful deductions, and two outdated rules that many websites still repeat.

Who this calculator is for

It is for private-sector employees on the UAE mainland, including most free zones, whose contracts fall under the federal Labour Law. It does not cover:

• DIFC employees, who are covered by the DEWS savings scheme instead of a traditional gratuity.
• ADGM employees, who follow ADGM’s own employment regulations.
• Government employees and domestic workers, who come under separate laws.
• Service after joining the alternative end-of-service savings scheme, because those benefits are paid into a fund instead. Gratuity earned before you joined is kept, fixed at your salary on the joining date.

Before you accept your final settlement

• Check that your employer used your last basic salary, not an older or lower figure.
• Ask for an itemised settlement that shows gratuity, unpaid salary, unused annual leave and any notice pay separately.
• Your employer must pay the settlement within 14 days of the contract ending (Article 53).
• Do not sign a clearance document until the money has reached your account.

If you are planning to leave, our guide to resignation, notice period and final settlement covers the steps, and you can use our resignation letter samples. If your employer does not pay, you can file a complaint with MoHRE; our guide to termination of employment in UAE explains what you are owed and where to go.

Frequently asked questions

Is gratuity calculated on basic or total salary?

Basic salary only. Article 51 bases gratuity on your last basic wage, so allowances such as housing and transport do not count.

Do I get gratuity if I resign?

Yes, in full, once you have completed at least one year of continuous service. The current law has no reduction for resigning.

What if I worked less than one year?

No gratuity is due. Article 51 requires at least one year of continuous service with the same employer.

Why is my employer’s figure different from the calculator?

Usually because of the daily-rate method, how part years are counted, unpaid leave, or lawful deductions. Ask HR for a written breakdown and compare it line by line.

Is this calculator official?

No. Job Vista UAE is not connected to MoHRE. The calculator gives an estimate based on the law; your exact entitlement depends on your contract and records.

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This calculator gives an estimate for general information only and is not legal or financial advice. For a decision about your own settlement, confirm the figures with your employer, MoHRE or a qualified UAE employment lawyer.