UAE Gratuity Calculator — End of Service Benefit
Estimate your UAE end-of-service gratuity from your basic salary and years of service, per the 2022 Labour Law. Free, instant, no signup.
Estimate based on UAE Labour Law (2022): 21 days' basic pay per year for the first 5 years, 30 days per year after, capped at 2 years' total basic pay. Requires at least 1 year of service. This is an estimate — verify with MOHRE / your employer.
How UAE gratuity is calculated
- First 5 years: 21 days of basic salary for each year.
- After 5 years: 30 days of basic salary for each additional year.
- Cap: total gratuity cannot exceed 2 years' basic salary.
- Based on basic salary only (excludes housing/transport allowances).
Frequently Asked Questions
How is gratuity calculated in the UAE?
Under the 2022 UAE Labour Law, you get 21 days of basic salary for each of the first 5 years and 30 days for each year after, based on basic salary only, capped at 2 years' total pay. At least 1 year of service is required.
Is gratuity based on basic or total salary?
Basic salary only — housing, transport and other allowances are excluded from the end-of-service gratuity calculation.
Do I get gratuity if I resign?
Under the 2022 law, unlimited-style contracts pay full gratuity on the 21/30-day basis after 1 year, whether you resign or are terminated, subject to notice and the legal conditions. Confirm your specific case with MOHRE.
Is there a maximum gratuity?
Yes — total end-of-service gratuity is capped at the equivalent of 2 years' basic salary.