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UAE Gratuity for 10 Years of Service
How much gratuity after 10 years in the UAE? On AED 5,000 basic it's about AED 42,500. Calculate your exact amount free.
1. Your job
2. Final settlement (optional)
Your end-of-service total
AED 42,500
10.00 years of service (3,650 days)
How it's calculated
- β21 days of basic salary for each of the first 5 years, 30 days for each year after; part years count pro rata.
- βYou get the full amount whether you resign or are terminated, once you have worked at least 1 year.
- βDays of unpaid leave or absence don't count as service.
- βThe total gratuity can't be more than 2 years' basic salary.
- βYour employer must pay all final dues within 14 days of your last day.
π§ If you're not paid
- Ask your employer in writing for your final settlement, with this breakdown.
- If it isn't paid within 14 days, file a complaint with MOHRE (website, app or call 80060).
- Keep your contract, payslips and Emirates ID copy. DIFC and ADGM free zones have their own rules.
Estimate under UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law 33/2021). Daily wage = basic Γ· 30. Not legal advice. π Everything stays on your device.
| Basic salary | Gratuity (10) |
|---|---|
| AED 3,000 | AED 25,500 |
| AED 5,000 | AED 42,500 |
| AED 8,000 | AED 68,000 |
| AED 10,000 | AED 85,000 |
| AED 15,000 | AED 127,500 |
Questions people ask
How is gratuity calculated in the UAE?+
21 days of basic salary for each of the first 5 years and 30 days for each year after, up to a maximum of 2 years' pay, once you have at least 1 year of service (Article 51, Federal Decree-Law 33/2021).
Do I lose gratuity if I resign?+
No. Under the current law you get the full gratuity whether you resign or are terminated, as long as you've completed at least 1 year.
Is housing allowance included in gratuity?+
No. Gratuity uses basic salary only. Notice pay and unpaid salary are based on your full wage.