Leaving a job in the UAE — whether by resignation, termination, or your contract simply ending — comes with one question everyone asks: how much gratuity am I actually owed? Use the calculator below to get your exact figure in seconds, or scroll past it for a full plain-language breakdown of the law behind the number.
Online Gratuity Calculator UAE
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Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (Article 51)
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STATUTORY ESTIMATE
Estimated Gratuity
Estimated Gratuity
AED
32,800.00
32,800.00
Based on 6 years, 3 months of continuous service at AED 8,000 basic salary under a Limited contract.
Service Period Under 1 Year — Gratuity Ineligible
Under Article 51 of UAE Labor Law, employees who have completed less than one full continuous year of service (365 days) are not entitled to statutory end-of-service gratuity.
Required for eligibility: 1 full year of continuous service
Statutory Ceiling Applied: 2-Year Salary Cap Reached
Under Article 51(5), the total end-of-service gratuity cannot legally exceed the sum of two full years’ basic salary (24 × Monthly Basic = AED 192,000.00). Your uncapped formula produced a higher figure, but the payout is legally capped.
Uncapped Formula Output
AED 215,600.00
Legally Payable (2-Year Cap)
AED 192,000.00
Resignation Reduction Analysis (Old Unlimited Contract)
Under the pre-2022 rules for Unlimited contracts, resigning between 3 and 5 years of service entitles you to only 2/3 (66.6%) of full gratuity. Below is the direct entitlement comparison:
Actual Entitlement (Resignation)
AED 11,200.00
2/3 proportion applied to standard gratuity
If Terminated by Employer
AED 16,800.00
Full 100% statutory gratuity payable
Calculation Breakdown (Step-by-Step)
Article 51 Formula
| Calculation Item | Statutory Basis | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|
| Daily Basic WageBasic Salary ÷ 30 calendar days | AED 8,000.00 / 30 | AED 266.67 / day |
| Years 1 – 5 (First 5 Years)21 days’ basic wage for each year of service | 21 days × 5 yrs × AED 266.67 | AED 28,000.00 |
| Years 6+ (Excess Service)30 days’ basic wage for each additional year | 30 days × 1.25 yrs × AED 266.67 | AED 10,000.00 |
| Unused Annual Leave Encashment14 days untaken accrued leave | 14 days × AED 266.67 | AED 3,733.33 |
| Total Statutory Gratuity: | AED 38,000.00 | |
Employed in DIFC or ADGM Financial Free Zones? Free zones such as the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) operate under independent statutory workplace savings schemes (e.g. DIFC Employee Workplace Savings / DEWS) instead of conventional end-of-service gratuity. Check with your HR or compliance department.
Governing Law: UAE Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, Article 51.
Editorial Guidance Estimate • Always verify final calculation with MOHRE or your company payroll.