UAE Gratuity Calculator 2026
Calculate end-of-service gratuity under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021. Instant, accurate and free.
In brief: 21 days’ basic salary for each of the first 5 years, then 30 days for every year after 5, capped at 2 years’ basic salary.
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Common questions
How is end-of-service gratuity calculated in the UAE?
Twenty-one days of basic salary for each of the first five years of service, then thirty days of basic salary for every year after that. The total is capped at two years' wage. Only basic salary counts; housing, transport and other allowances are excluded.
How many years do I need to qualify for gratuity?
One full year of continuous service. Below that there is no entitlement. Above it, part-years count proportionally, so three years and four months is paid as three years and four months rather than rounded down.
Is gratuity calculated on basic salary or total salary?
Basic salary only, as it stood at the end of service. This is the single most common source of disagreement, because staff usually think of their total package and the law does not.
Do unpaid leave days count towards service?
No. Days of unpaid absence are excluded from the service period used in the calculation.
When must gratuity be paid?
Within fourteen days of the end of the contract, along with any other outstanding wages and entitlements.
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