Free tool · End of service
UAE Gratuity Calculator (2026): End of Service Benefits
Calculate your end-of-service gratuity in the UAE under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 51 - which salary counts, what resigning changes, the cap, and a worked example.
Quick answer
Calculate your gratuity
Your last basic salary only - housing, transport and other allowances are excluded.
Estimated gratuity
AED 66,000
- 21 days' basic salary per year (years 1-5) × 5AED 42,000
- 30 days' basic salary per year (after year 5) × 2AED 24,000
Estimate only - your contract, unpaid leave and deductions can change the final figure. Confirm with your employer or the labour ministry.
How gratuity is calculated in the UAE
| Service period | Award |
|---|---|
| 0-5 | 21 days' basic salary per year (years 1-5) |
| 5+ | 30 days' basic salary per year (after year 5) |
- Salary used
- Your last basic salary only - housing, transport and other allowances are excluded.
- Minimum service
- 1 year of continuous service
- Maximum award
- 24 months' salary
- When it's paid
- Within 14 days of the contract ending (Article 53).
- Law
- Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 51
If you resign
Full award - resignation does not reduce it.
Worked example
Salary used for gratuity AED 12,000, 7 years of service, contract ended by the employer:
- 21 days' basic salary per year (years 1-5) × 5AED 42,000
- 30 days' basic salary per year (after year 5) × 2AED 24,000
- Total gratuityAED 66,000
Rules worth knowing
- You need at least one year of continuous service. After that, part-years count pro-rata and resignation no longer reduces the award.
- The total gratuity cannot exceed two years' basic salary. Days of unpaid absence are not counted as service.
- This is the mainland (MoHRE) rule. DIFC and ADGM free-zone employees follow their own employment laws, and employers in the voluntary savings scheme pay into a fund instead.
Frequently asked questions
How is gratuity calculated in the UAE?
Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 51: 21 days' basic salary per year (years 1-5), then 30 days' basic salary per year (after year 5). Your last basic salary only - housing, transport and other allowances are excluded.
How much gratuity for 7 years on a AED 12,000 salary?
About AED 66,000 when the contract ends or the employer terminates it, using the formula above.
Do I get gratuity if I resign in the UAE?
Yes - the full award is paid on resignation once you complete 1 year of service.
What is the minimum service to qualify for gratuity?
You need at least 1 year of continuous service.
Is there a maximum gratuity amount?
Yes - it cannot exceed 24 months' wage.
When must the gratuity be paid?
Within 14 days of the contract ending (Article 53).
Planning your next move?
Build an ATS-ready Gulf CV and track every application in one place - free.