UAE Gratuity Calculator (End of Service) 2026
Leaving a job in the UAE? This calculator works out your end-of-service gratuity under the current UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021). You earn 21 days of basic salary for each of your first five years of service and 30 days of basic salary for every year after that, capped at two years' total basic pay.
Daily wage = basic salary ÷ 30. Gratuity is capped at 24 months of basic salary. Service under 1 year earns no gratuity.
This tool applies the standard rules in UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Free-zone employers (e.g. DIFC, ADGM) may follow their own end-of-service schemes — check with your HR department, and verify final figures with MOHRE.
How to use this tool
- Enter your basic monthly salary in AED — do not include housing, transport or other allowances.
- Enter your completed years of service, plus any extra months.
- Press Calculate to see your gratuity with a full year-by-year breakdown.
- Use the breakdown to cross-check the final settlement your employer offers you.
Frequently asked questions
Is gratuity calculated on basic salary or total salary in the UAE?
Gratuity is calculated on your last basic salary only. Housing allowance, transport allowance, bonuses and commissions are excluded. This is set out in the UAE Labour Law, so check your contract to see how your pay is split between basic and allowances.
Do I get gratuity if I resign in the UAE?
Yes. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (in force since February 2022) the old rule that reduced gratuity for resigning employees was abolished. Whether you resign or are terminated, you receive the same full gratuity — provided you completed at least one year of continuous service.
What happens if I worked less than one year?
No gratuity is due for service under one continuous year. Once you pass one year, you are also paid pro-rata for any part-years — for example 3 years and 6 months of service earns 3.5 years' worth of gratuity.
Is there a maximum limit on UAE gratuity?
Yes. Total gratuity cannot exceed two years' basic salary (24 months), no matter how long you worked. This calculator applies the cap automatically.
Does unpaid leave affect my gratuity?
Days of unpaid absence are excluded from the service period when calculating gratuity. If you took significant unpaid leave, subtract it from your service length before using the calculator.