UAE End of Service Gratuity Calculator (Private Sector)
Accurately calculate your UAE end-of-service gratuity entitlement in AED according to the unified labour framework with exact daily pro-rata accrual, statutory daily wage formula, and the 2-year salary cap.
UAE End of Service Gratuity Calculator
Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 (Private Sector)
Calculated strictly on the basic wage (excluding allowances such as housing and transport).
Statutory rule: Daily wage = Monthly basic salary ÷ 30
Excluded from the continuous service count
Subtracted directly from final gratuity
Important Scope: This calculation applies to UAE private sector employees under Federal Decree-Law 33/2021. It does not apply to UAE nationals (covered by the federal/local pension authority), DIFC/ADGM financial free zones with independent workplace savings schemes, or government entities.
Core Rules of UAE End of Service Gratuity
For each year of continuous service during the first five years.
For each subsequent year beyond the first five years of service.
Total gratuity cannot exceed two years’ worth of basic salary.
End of service benefits in the UAE are strictly pegged to the **Basic Salary** stipulated in the MOHRE-registered employment contract. Allowances such as housing, conveyance, utilities, and performance bonuses are excluded.
Fractional years following the initial qualifying year are pro-rated down to the exact day by dividing the remaining days by 365.
Frequently Asked Questions (UAE EOSG)
How is end of service gratuity calculated under UAE Decree-Law 33 of 2021?▼
Gratuity is calculated on the last basic salary at 21 calendar days per year for the first 5 years, and 30 calendar days per year thereafter, provided at least one continuous year of service is completed.
Is gratuity reduced if the employee voluntarily resigns in the UAE?▼
No. Under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021, resignation does NOT reduce end of service gratuity in the private sector. The employee receives 100% of the entitlement after one year of service.
What is the statutory cap on end of service gratuity in the UAE?▼
UAE law explicitly caps the maximum cumulative gratuity at two years’ worth of basic wage (24 months of basic salary).
Are housing and transport allowances included in UAE gratuity calculations?▼
No. UAE gratuity is strictly calculated on basic wage only. All recurring or discretionary allowances (housing, transport, utilities) are legally excluded.
Does this calculator apply to DIFC or ADGM free zone employees?▼
No. Free zones with independent employment jurisdictions like DIFC (which operates the DEWS savings plan) and ADGM follow separate workplace regulations.
What is the statutory timeframe for paying end-of-service dues in the UAE?▼
Under Article 53 of the UAE Labour Law, employers must settle all terminal dues and wages within 14 calendar days from the employment end date.
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