How can I use a gratuity calculator to estimate my end-of-service pay in the UAE?

To estimate your UAE end-of-service gratuity with an online calculator, you need three accurate inputs: your basic monthly wage (not your total package), your start and end dates of continuous service, and your reason for leaving. The most reliable option is MOHRE's official online gratuity calculator, which applies the UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021) automatically — using 21 days' basic wage per year for the first five years and 30 days per year thereafter, a one-year minimum, exclusion of allowances, and the two-year-wage cap. The biggest mistake people make is entering their gross or total salary instead of basic salary, which inflates the result; always use the basic-wage line from your contract. Also exclude any unpaid leave days, since these do not count toward service. Remember the calculator estimates gratuity only — your full final settlement also includes unpaid wages and untaken annual leave. Treat the output as a guide, then verify it against your actual contract and payslips. If the figure your employer pays differs significantly, you can query it with MOHRE or compare verified UAE employment lawyers on LEXAI.