Salary Calculator UAE (2026)
Turn any salary into hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly pay, see the legal daily and hourly rate used for gratuity and overtime, and your take-home pay. There is no income tax in the UAE.
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How salary is calculated in the UAE
| Rate | Formula | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| Legal daily rate | Monthly salary ÷ 30 | Gratuity, leave pay, unpaid-day deductions |
| Legal hourly rate | Monthly salary ÷ 30 ÷ 8 | Overtime (on basic salary) |
| Working-day rate | Yearly salary ÷ working days a year | Comparing job offers |
| Yearly salary | Monthly × 12 | Loans, visas, offers |
Normal working hours under the UAE Labour Law are up to 8 hours a day and 48 hours a week.
Deductions from a UAE salary
| Deduction | Who pays | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Income tax | Nobody | None: the UAE has no personal income tax |
| ILOE job-loss insurance, basic up to AED 16,000 | Most private-sector employees | AED 5 a month + VAT |
| ILOE job-loss insurance, basic above AED 16,000 | Most private-sector employees | AED 10 a month + VAT |
| GPSSA pension | UAE and GCC nationals | A percentage of the contribution salary; check your rate with GPSSA |
Common UAE salaries converted
| Monthly | Yearly | Per day (÷30) | Per hour (8h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AED 3,000 | AED 36,000 | AED 100.00 | AED 12.50 |
| AED 5,000 | AED 60,000 | AED 166.67 | AED 20.83 |
| AED 8,000 | AED 96,000 | AED 266.67 | AED 33.33 |
| AED 10,000 | AED 120,000 | AED 333.33 | AED 41.67 |
| AED 12,000 | AED 144,000 | AED 400.00 | AED 50.00 |
| AED 15,000 | AED 180,000 | AED 500.00 | AED 62.50 |
| AED 20,000 | AED 240,000 | AED 666.67 | AED 83.33 |
| AED 25,000 | AED 300,000 | AED 833.33 | AED 104.17 |
| AED 30,000 | AED 360,000 | AED 1,000.00 | AED 125.00 |
| AED 40,000 | AED 480,000 | AED 1,333.33 | AED 166.67 |
| AED 50,000 | AED 600,000 | AED 1,666.67 | AED 208.33 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is there income tax on salaries in the UAE?
No. The UAE does not charge personal income tax on employment income. For most expats, the only regular deduction is the job-loss (ILOE) insurance premium of AED 5 or AED 10 a month plus VAT. UAE and GCC nationals also pay a pension contribution.
How do I calculate my salary per day in the UAE?
For labour-law purposes (gratuity, leave, unpaid-day deductions) the daily rate is your monthly salary divided by 30. For comparing pay, you can also divide your yearly salary by the number of days you actually work. The calculator shows both.
How do I calculate my salary per hour?
Divide your daily rate by your working hours per day. Under the UAE Labour Law normal hours are up to 8 a day and 48 a week, so the legal hourly rate is monthly salary divided by 30, divided by 8.
What is the ILOE insurance deduction?
The Involuntary Loss of Employment insurance is mandatory for most private-sector employees. It costs AED 5 a month plus VAT if your basic salary is AED 16,000 or less, and AED 10 a month plus VAT if it is higher. It pays up to 60% of your basic salary for up to three months if you lose your job.
Why does my basic salary matter?
Gratuity, leave encashment and the ILOE category are based on basic salary, not total salary. Allowances such as housing and transport are excluded from those, so a higher basic share means higher end-of-service benefits.
How much pension do UAE nationals pay?
UAE nationals in the private sector contribute to the GPSSA pension. Guides report 11% of the contribution salary for members registered under the 2023 pension law and 5% for earlier members. Check your rate with GPSSA, then pick it in the calculator.
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Last updated: October 2026 · Maintained by the My Business Setup editorial team