How to Use the UAE Gratuity Calculator
According to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE), every employee who completes one or more years of continuous service is entitled to an end-of-service gratuity at the end of their service.
Best for mainland UAE employees using the official MOHRE formula.
Best for Abu Dhabi mainland staff and ADGM comparisons.
Best when you need gratuity plus salary, leave, and notice pay.
Important Update
Since February 2022, the UAE has moved exclusively to Limited (Fixed-term) contracts. Unlimited contracts signed before this date remain valid but must eventually be converted.How the Tiers Work
Example: 30 days served = ~1.75 days gratuity earned.
Applied for each year of service exceeding 5 years.
UAE Tiered Formula
EOSB = (Basic ÷ 30) × Days × Years
UAE Worked Example
Senior Executive Case
Omar is a senior marketing executive in Abu Dhabi. Basic salary: AED 15,000/month. Service: 8 years.
Eligibility & Reformed Contracts
As of the 2023 reforms, all UAE contracts are now Limited (Fixed-Term). Resignation and termination are now treated equally—there are no longer any percentage reductions for resigning early.
Note: If your contract was signed before February 2, 2022 as an unlimited contract, the old resignation reduction rules still apply: 1–3 years service receives 1/3 of gratuity, 3–5 years receives 2/3.
Free Zone Exception: DIFC
If you work in the DIFC, you are likely part of the DEWS (Workplace Savings) plan. Instead of a lump sum, your employer contributes monthly to a investment fund. Check with HR if you are in DIFC or ADGM.