UAE GratuityUAE end-of-service gratuity calculator
Type your last basic salary and your years of service to see the gratuity an expatriate worker in the UAE private sector is entitled to. The rules are from the UAE Government portal u.ae, read on 13 November 2026. Nothing you type leaves your device.
Gratuity at a glance
| Service | Days of basic salary | Months of basic salary | On AED 5,000 basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 years | 21 days | 0.70 | AED 3,500 |
| 2 years | 42 days | 1.40 | AED 7,000 |
| 3 years | 63 days | 2.10 | AED 10,500 |
| 4 years | 84 days | 2.80 | AED 14,000 |
| 5 years | 105 days | 3.50 | AED 17,500 |
| 6 years | 135 days | 4.50 | AED 22,500 |
| 7 years | 165 days | 5.50 | AED 27,500 |
| 8 years | 195 days | 6.50 | AED 32,500 |
| 10 years | 255 days | 8.50 | AED 42,500 |
| 12 years | 315 days | 10.50 | AED 52,500 |
| 15 years | 405 days | 13.50 | AED 67,500 |
| 18 years | 495 days | 16.50 | AED 82,500 |
| 20 years | 555 days | 18.50 | AED 92,500 |
| 25 years | 705 days | 23.50 | AED 117,500 |
The rule in four lines
- At least 1 year of continuous service is needed.
- 21 days of basic salary for each of the first 5 years, then 30 days for each year after that; part years count in proportion.
- The total can never exceed 2 years of wages.
- Only the last basic salary counts, not allowances.
Common questions
How is gratuity calculated in the UAE?
For an expatriate worker with at least 1 year of continuous service: 21 days of basic salary for each of the first 5 years and 30 days for each year after that, in proportion for part years, and never more than 2 years of wages (u.ae, Article 51 of Decree-Law 33 of 2021).
Is gratuity paid on the full salary?
No. The basis is the last basic salary; housing, transport, utilities and furniture allowances are not included.
When must the employer pay it?
Within 14 days of the end of the contract, together with other dues. The employer may deduct amounts the worker owes.
Do I get gratuity if I worked less than one year?
No. One year of continuous service is the minimum, and days of unpaid absence do not count towards it.
Sources
- UAE Government portal u.ae, "End of service benefits for workers in the private sector" (u.ae), read on 13 November 2026. It quotes Article 51 of Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Article 30 of Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022. Everything about the 21 and 30 days, the two-year cap, the basic salary, the 14-day payment deadline, part-time workers and the Savings Scheme comes from that page.
- The only assumption: a "day" of salary is the monthly basic salary divided by 30. The page does not state the divisor; check how your employer or MOHRE counts it.
Rules read on 13 November 2026 from the UAE Government portal. They apply to expatriate workers in the private sector; Emiratis follow the pension and social security legislation. Laws change and your contract may give more. This site is not connected with the UAE Government or MOHRE and gives no legal advice: contact the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation for your own case.