UAE Gratuity Calculator
Estimate your end-of-service benefit (EOSB) as an eligible foreign full-time worker under the federal private-sector labour regime.
Assumptions & how this is calculated
- Daily wage = basic monthly ÷ 30. Gratuity = (21 days × first 5 years) + (30 days × years beyond 5), pro-rated for partial years. Minimum 1 year of service. Capped at 2 years' total wage.
- This calculator is limited to eligible foreign full-time workers under the federal private-sector regime. It does not calculate DIFC, ADGM, alternative savings scheme, domestic-worker or government entitlements.
Sources
- Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 on the Regulation of Labour Relations (Art. 51 — end of service benefits).
- Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022 (Executive Regulations).
- Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE) — End of Service Benefits guidance.
Not legal advice. This tool gives an indicative federal private-sector estimate only. Free-zone schemes, alternative savings schemes, worker category and contract specifics can change the result. Confirm unusual cases with MOHRE or a qualified adviser.
Gratuity FAQs
How is gratuity calculated in the UAE?+
For mainland (MOHRE) employees, gratuity is 21 days of basic salary for each of the first five years of service, and 30 days of basic salary for each year after that. It is based on the last basic salary (excluding allowances) and capped at two years' total wage. A minimum of one year of continuous service is required.
Is gratuity based on basic salary or total salary?+
It is calculated on the basic salary only. Housing, transport and other allowances are excluded.
Do I get gratuity if I resign?+
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (effective 2 February 2022), full-time employees who complete at least one year are entitled to gratuity whether they resign or are terminated. The old reductions for resignation under unlimited contracts no longer apply.
Does this calculator cover DIFC or ADGM?+
No. DIFC and ADGM have jurisdiction-specific rules and savings-scheme treatment. This calculator is limited to eligible workers under the federal private-sector regime.
Is unpaid leave counted in my service period?+
No. Days of unpaid absence are not included when calculating the length of service for gratuity.