Start with basic pay.
The accrual uses your last basic salary. Housing, transport and other allowances are excluded from that calculation.
Daily basic pay = monthly basic ÷ 30
UAE EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS · MULTIPLE REGIMES
UAE Gratuity Calculator
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FEDERAL PRIVATE-SECTOR EXAMPLE
21days / year→30days / year
First 5 yearsAfter year 5
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Let’s do the numbers.
Official rules, linked belowRules reviewed 12 Oct 2026Transparent calculation method
UNDERSTAND THE FORMULAA few rules.
A few rules.
A clearer picture.
For the federal private-sector route, gratuity uses basic pay and eligible service. DIFC, ADGM, pension and funded schemes use the separate methods shown in the calculator.
Apply the service bands.
After at least one qualifying year, the first five years earn 21 days’ basic pay each. Later years earn 30 days each. Partial years are prorated.
Check the adjustments.
Remove unpaid absence, apply the contracted-hours ratio for part-time work, and assess the two-year wage cap. Lawful deductions come afterward.
Explore the methodA SIMPLE EXAMPLEAED 10,000 basic pay.
AED 10,000 basic pay.
Seven qualifying years.
Full-time · no unpaid days · no cap adjustment
First 5 years10,000 ÷ 30 × 21 × 5AED 35,000
Next 2 years10,000 ÷ 30 × 30 × 2AED 20,000
Estimated gratuityAED 55,000
GOOD QUESTIONSA little more
A little more
peace of mind.
Common questions. The 21/30-day explanation below describes the federal private-sector route; other selections show their own rules.
Read the full methodologyIs gratuity based on my full salary?
The 21/30-day accrual uses basic salary, excluding allowances. The law separately describes a maximum of two years’ wage. This calculator uses total contractual wage only for that ceiling, and asks for it when the ceiling may affect the estimate.
What if I worked for less than one year?
Under the standard federal formula, service below one qualifying year does not earn statutory gratuity. The federal route uses 365 qualifying days as one year; financial-zone and pension routes use their own service conventions. A more favourable contract may provide additional benefits.
Does resignation reduce the calculation?
This current federal formula does not apply the old one-third or two-thirds resignation reductions. An employer may still make deductions permitted by law. Historical settlements under earlier rules are outside this calculator’s scope.
Do paid and unpaid leave count differently?
Paid leave remains part of service. Days of absence without pay are excluded. Enter only unpaid days falling within the dates you selected; confirm the figure against your employer’s records.
Is this my complete final settlement?
No. The selected route estimates gratuity or entered end-of-service scheme balances only. Unpaid salary, unused annual leave, notice pay, reimbursements and lawful deductions require separate assessment. Federal law generally requires final dues within 14 days after the contract ends.
Does it cover DIFC, ADGM or savings schemes?
Yes. DIFC, ADGM, GPSSA and federal government have dedicated routes. Funded schemes use your statement balance plus any separate legacy amount. Domestic-worker and local/entity-specific calculations use the approved contract or authority schedule you enter.
How are partial years and leap days handled?
We count actual dates, subtract unpaid days, and divide by 365. Leap days are counted. The last working day is included by default and can be excluded in settings. Article 67 uses a 365-day year and a 30-day month for applying the law.
CHECK THE SOURCE
Grounded in official guidance.
Independent calculator. Select a category for the applicable formula or approved scheme / contract inputs. No government affiliation.
UAE LEGISLATIONFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021Articles 51, 53 & 67 · gratuity, payment and periodsEXECUTIVE REGULATIONCabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022Article 30 · part-time and job-sharing proportionUAE GOVERNMENTPrivate-sector end-of-service benefitsEligibility, gratuity and the alternative savings systemDUBAI DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITYOfficial gratuity calculatorA second reference for checking your estimateDIFC EMPLOYMENT LAWDIFC legacy gratuity and qualifying schemesArticles 65–66 · qualifying scheme and legacy gratuityADGM EMPLOYMENT AFFAIRSADGM employment guidanceCurrent 2024 regulations · effective April 2025PENSION / SOCIAL SECURITYGPSSA official benefit guidanceContribution service, salary basis and benefit statusFEDERAL GOVERNMENT HRFederal Decree-Law 49 of 2022Articles 41–42 · gratuity and transitional rightsDOMESTIC WORKERSFederal Decree-Law 9 of 2022Article 22 · gratuity regulation, no universal rate assumedALTERNATIVE SAVINGSCabinet Resolution 96 of 2023Preserved pre-enrolment benefit and funded contributions
Gratuity estimate — calculation details
Independent estimate using the employment regime and benefit arrangement you selected. It is not a binding legal determination. Confirm with HR or the competent employment authority. Salary, leave encashment, notice pay and other settlement items are excluded.
References depend on the selected regime: federal private-sector law; DIFC / ADGM employment rules; pension authority guidance; federal government HR law; or the approved contract / scheme records entered. Rules reviewed 12 October 2026.
About UAE Gratuity Calculator
Estimate the end-of-service benefit that may apply to your UAE employment. Start by selecting the correct employment category: federal private-sector, DIFC, ADGM, government, pension, domestic work or a savings scheme can require different inputs.
How to use UAE Gratuity Calculator
- Choose the employment category that matches your employer and contract.
- Enter the requested salary, service dates and any unpaid leave or confirmed scheme details.
- Review the estimate, assumptions and calculation breakdown. Copy or print it to discuss with HR.
Features and output
Separate employment regimes, service-date calculations, transparent assumptions and a printable breakdown help you check an estimate against your records. Contract-based and funded benefits require confirmed contract or provider information.
When this tool is useful
Use it when planning an employment change, checking an HR estimate or comparing your service record with a proposed final settlement. Gratuity is only one component of that settlement.
Frequently asked questions
Does every UAE employee use the same formula?
No. Select your employment category first. Pension, government, DIFC, ADGM, domestic work and funded schemes may follow different rules or require confirmed contract inputs.
Should I enter basic salary or total salary?
Follow the label for your selected category. Federal private-sector gratuity generally uses basic salary; other regimes and benefit caps can require different salary information.
Does this include leave salary and notice pay?
No. Those entitlements are separate. The result is an independent gratuity or benefit estimate, not a complete final settlement.
Privacy, compatibility and limits
Confirm the applicable rules, contract, service record and provider balance with HR. The tool does not determine legal eligibility or pension entitlement. Salary inputs are processed in your browser. Official references and calculation details are available in the methodology.
Read the UAE gratuity methodology and official references