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UAE · by years of service · 2026

UAE gratuity for 11 years of service

After 11 years of service, the gratuity in the UAE is 285 days of basic salary, under Federal Decree-Law 33/2021, Art. 51. The table shows the amount at common salary levels.

Basic salaryGratuity due
AED 3,00028,500.00
AED 5,00047,500.00
AED 7,50071,250.00
AED 10,00095,000.00
AED 15,000142,500.00
AED 20,000190,000.00
AED 30,000285,000.00
AED 50,000475,000.00

How this is worked out

  • The first 5 years accrue at 21 days a year (105 days); the remaining 6 at 30 days a year.
  • The two-year wage cap does not apply yet.
  • Resigning does not reduce gratuity under Federal Decree-Law 33/2021.

Use the UAE gratuity calculator for an exact figure with your own dates or salary, or read the UAE payroll guide.

Frequently asked questions

How much gratuity for 11 years in the UAE?
285 days of basic salary. For example, on a monthly basic salary of AED 10,000, the gratuity is AED 95,000.00.
Which salary is used?
The basic salary. Check the UAE payroll guide for what it includes.