UAE Domestic Worker (Maid) Gratuity Calculator
Enter the basic wage, service dates and unused leave to see what is owed, and use the second calculator for the recruitment-agency refund.
Calculate a domestic worker's dues
Recruitment agency refund
Domestic worker rights in the UAE
| Right | Entitlement |
|---|---|
| Gratuity | 14 days of basic wage per year after one year of service (ministry announcement) |
| Annual leave | 30 paid days a year, paid in advance; 2 days per month between 6 months and a year; a ticket every two years |
| Sick leave | 30 days a year: 15 on full pay, then 15 on half pay |
| Rest | At least 12 hours a day, 8 of them consecutive, and a paid weekly day off |
| Probation | Up to 6 months |
| Final dues | Within 10 days of the contract ending |
Example: basic wage AED 1,500 (daily 50), 3 years and 4 months of service and 10 unused leave days: gratuity 50 × 14 × 3.33 = 2,333.33 plus leave pay 500, a total of AED 2,833.33, plus the return ticket.
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Frequently asked questions
How much gratuity does a maid get in the UAE?
The rate applied is the one announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation: 14 days of basic wage for each year of service for workers who complete one year or more, with part years pro rata. Decree-Law 9 of 2022 leaves the details to a Cabinet decision, so check the ministry's calculator at settlement.
When is a domestic worker's gratuity lost?
When the contract ends because the worker stopped working without a lawful reason, according to the ministry. The contract may be ended if the worker is absent without excuse for more than 10 consecutive days or 15 intermittent days in a year.
How much annual leave does a domestic worker get in the UAE?
30 days of paid leave a year, paid before the leave starts. For service between 6 months and a year, 2 days per month. The employer pays a return ticket every two years and pays cash for unused leave when the contract ends.
When must a domestic worker's dues be paid?
Within 10 days of the end of the contract. Monthly wages must be paid within 10 days of their due date.
How much does the recruitment agency refund?
The agency refunds part of the recruitment cost in proportion to the months left on the contract: (cost ÷ contract months) × remaining months, within two weeks. It refunds the full cost if this happens in the first month or the worker is found medically unfit during probation. Direct hires are not covered.
Sources
- Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 on Domestic Workers — UAE Legislation (Arabic)
- Federal Decree-Law No. 9 of 2022 — English text (u.ae PDF)
- MOHRE — employers' guide for domestic workers (Arabic)
- Gulf News — how to calculate UAE domestic workers' gratuity online
Figures and formulas on this page were last reviewed on 2026-11-03.