UAE End of Service Gratuity Calculator
Accurate final settlement calculations as per UAE Labour Law.
About This Calculator
This UAE End of Service Calculator provides an estimate of your gratuity payment, a key component of the end of service benefits UAE law. It is designed for employees in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the UAE, helping you understand your final settlement as per the latest regulations from the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE).
How To Use
- Enter your last drawn **basic salary**.
- Select your **contract type** (Limited or Unlimited).
- Provide your employment **start and end dates**.
- For unlimited contracts, specify if you **resigned or were terminated**.
- The tool instantly calculates your gratuity based on your service duration and the specific rules of UAE Labour Law.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The end of service calculation as per UAE labor law is based on your last basic salary and years of service. For the first five years, you get 21 days' basic salary per year. For each year after five, you get 30 days' basic salary. The total gratuity should not exceed two years' total salary. The calculation differs slightly for unlimited contracts if you resign.
No, a reliable gratuity calculator for the UAE should be based on the regulations set by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE). This calculator follows those guidelines to provide an accurate estimate, whether you're in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or any other emirate.
If you resign under an unlimited contract, your gratuity is reduced:
- Less than 1 year: No gratuity.
- 1 to 3 years of service: You get 1/3 of the total gratuity amount.
- 3 to 5 years of service: You get 2/3 of the total gratuity amount.
- More than 5 years: You receive the full gratuity amount.
For a limited contract, if you complete your term or are terminated by the employer, you are entitled to full gratuity (21 days' pay for the first 5 years, 30 days' pay thereafter). If you resign before the contract ends, you are generally not entitled to gratuity unless your service exceeds 5 years.
For 2 years of service, the calculation is straightforward: (Basic Salary / 30) * 21 days * 2 years. For example, with a basic salary of AED 5,000, your gratuity would be (5000/30) * 21 * 2 = AED 7,000. This applies if you are terminated or on a limited contract. If you resign on an unlimited contract, it would be one-third of this amount.
No, the federal UAE Labour Law governs end-of-service benefits across all emirates, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This calculator is applicable whether you need a Gratuity Calculator Dubai or an End of service calculator Abu Dhabi. The rules are the same, except for employees in free zones like DIFC or ADGM, which have their own regulations.
Gratuity is always calculated based on your **last drawn basic salary**, excluding any allowances such as housing, transport, etc. This is a crucial detail for an accurate end of service calculator UAE salary input.
No. If an employee is terminated for one of the reasons listed under Article 120 of the UAE Labour Law (e.g., gross misconduct), the employer is not required to pay end-of-service gratuity.
A final settlement typically includes your end-of-service gratuity, any unpaid salary, payment in lieu of unused annual leave, and any other dues as per your contract (like an air ticket). Any deductions or loans owed to the company will also be settled.
No, as per the UAE Labour Law, an employee must complete at least one full year of continuous service to be eligible for end-of-service gratuity.
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