UAE Gratuity Calculator
Estimate UAE gratuity from basic salary, service dates, unpaid leave, and a cautious general private-sector model. Use the result as a starting point before checking your contract and final settlement sheet.
Last reviewed: 5 June 2026. This page is reviewed for clarity, calculator assumptions, and UAE salary-planning usefulness. It is not a substitute for official advice.
Quick answer
The calculator uses basic monthly salary, an approximate daily wage, and service length. It shows the 21-day and 30-day bands clearly because those are the parts employees usually need to understand before asking payroll for a breakdown.
What this means in real life
Two employees can have the same gross salary and very different gratuity planning if one has a much lower basic salary. Before accepting a new offer, ask for the basic salary in writing and keep a copy with your contract.
What to check before relying on the number
Compare the estimate with your start date, last working day, unpaid leave records, salary certificate, payslips, resignation or termination letter, and employer final settlement sheet. If your employer is in a free zone, check whether any zone-specific process affects the final calculation.
Common mistake
Do not enter gross salary if the estimate is meant to use basic salary. Also avoid comparing the gratuity estimate with the total final settlement, because settlement may include unpaid salary, leave salary, reimbursements, deductions, or notice pay.
Official references
For official context, check the UAE Government Portal end-of-service benefits page and MOHRE labour law resources. This website is not a government service.
Using the calculator by emirate
People search for Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain gratuity questions. The formula here does not change automatically by emirate. For local salary context, start from the salary guides hub, then return with your actual salary and service dates.
Using this calculator across UAE emirates
This UAE gratuity calculator can be used by employees in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. Searching for a Dubai gratuity calculator, Abu Dhabi gratuity calculator, Sharjah gratuity calculator, or Ajman gratuity calculator usually comes back to the same core inputs: basic salary, service dates, unpaid leave, contract terms, employer policy, free zone context, payroll records, and current guidance. For local offer planning, start from the salary guides by emirate.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use basic salary or gross salary for gratuity?
Use basic salary unless your documents clearly say another basis applies. If unsure, ask payroll which figure they used.
Can my final settlement be different from this estimate?
Yes. Unpaid leave, contract terms, deductions, free zone policy, and current rules can change the employer's final figure.
Does gratuity change if I work in Dubai instead of Ajman?
The estimate mainly depends on salary, service dates, contract terms, and employer context. Emirate matters more for salary planning than for changing this calculator automatically.