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UAE Gratuity for 5 Years of Service
How much gratuity after 5 years in the UAE? On AED 5,000 basic it's about AED 17,500. Calculate your exact amount free.
1. Your job
2. Final settlement (optional)
Your end-of-service total
AED 17,500
5.00 years of service (1,825 days)
How it's calculated
- ✔21 days of basic salary for each of the first 5 years, 30 days for each year after; part years count pro rata.
- ✔You get the full amount whether you resign or are terminated, once you have worked at least 1 year.
- ✔Days of unpaid leave or absence don't count as service.
- ✔The total gratuity can't be more than 2 years' basic salary.
- ✔Your employer must pay all final dues within 14 days of your last day.
🧭 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 ÷ 30. Not legal advice. 🔒 Everything stays on your device.
| Basic salary | Gratuity (5) |
|---|---|
| AED 3,000 | AED 10,500 |
| AED 5,000 | AED 17,500 |
| AED 8,000 | AED 28,000 |
| AED 10,000 | AED 35,000 |
| AED 15,000 | AED 52,500 |
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.