3 years, AED 10,000 basic
Daily wage 333.33; 3 × 21 = 63 days; gratuity ≈ AED 21,000.
UAE end-of-service gratuity calculator
Estimate the gratuity due at the end of a private-sector employment contract in the United Arab Emirates, from your basic salary and your length of service, under the 2021 labour law.
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How to use it
- Enter your monthly basic salary in dirhams (without allowances).
- Enter your full years of service and any extra months.
- Read the gratuity, the number of days of wage due and the legal cap.
Examples
8 years, AED 12,000 basic
5 × 21 + 3 × 30 = 195 days × 400 = AED 78,000.
Frequently asked questions
Who is entitled to gratuity?
Full-time private-sector employees with at least one year of continuous service, whatever the reason the contract ends, except in cases the law excludes.
Which salary is used?
The last basic wage, without housing, transport or other allowances. The daily wage is usually the monthly basic wage divided by 30.
Is there a maximum?
Yes: the total gratuity cannot exceed two years of basic wage.
Does it apply in free zones?
Most free zones follow the federal rules; DIFC and ADGM have their own schemes. This calculator is an estimate, check your contract and MOHRE.
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