Work out your end-of-service gratuity (EOSB) for a mainland UAE private-sector job, under the current labour law. Enter your basic monthly salary and your years of service.

How UAE gratuity is calculated

End-of-service gratuity (EOSB) is a lump sum your employer must pay when your employment ends. For mainland private-sector employees it is set by Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and is based on your basic salary only — housing, transport and other allowances are excluded.

The formula

You must complete at least 1 year of continuous service to qualify.
For the first 5 years: 21 days of basic pay for each year.
For each year after 5: 30 days of basic pay per year.
Your daily rate is your basic monthly salary ÷ 30.
The total gratuity cannot exceed 2 years' total wage.

✅ Under the current 2022 labour law, gratuity is paid in full whether you resign or are terminated, once you have completed at least one year. The old rule that reduced gratuity for resignations (1/3, 2/3) no longer applies. Gratuity must be paid within 14 days of your contract ending.

Example: AED 10,000 basic, 6 years

Daily rate = 10,000 ÷ 30 = AED 333.33. First 5 years = 5 × 21 = 105 days → AED 35,000. Year 6 = 30 days → AED 10,000. Total gratuity = AED 45,000 (the 2-year cap of AED 240,000 is not reached).

Important notes

This applies to mainland (onshore / MOHRE) private-sector employment. Some free zones (e.g. DIFC and ADGM) run their own end-of-service schemes that differ.
Only basic salary counts — if your contract splits pay into basic + allowances, the allowances are excluded.
Unpaid leave days may be deducted from your total service.

Frequently asked questions

Do I get gratuity if I resign?

Yes. Under the 2022 law, once you have completed at least one year of service you receive the full gratuity whether you resign or are terminated.

Is gratuity on my total salary or basic?

Basic salary only. Allowances such as housing and transport are not included.

What if I worked less than a year?

You are not entitled to gratuity for service under one year. After one year, partial years are pro-rated.

Is there a maximum?

Yes — total gratuity cannot exceed the equivalent of two years' total wage.

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This calculator provides estimates for mainland UAE private-sector employment under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and is for general information only — it is not legal advice. It uses basic salary and the standard ÷30 daily-rate convention; free zones (DIFC, ADGM) and specific contract terms may differ. For your exact entitlement see u.ae or MOHRE. Source: UAE Government (u.ae), Federal Decree-Law 33/2021 Art. 51.

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