Sharjah Gratuity Calculator 2026
Working in Sharjah? This page explains how the mainland UAE gratuity formula applies to you, the crucial difference between basic and total salary, the mistakes that cost employees money, and the documents to keep before your last day.
Last reviewed: 19 June 2026
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Mainland UAE rules for Sharjah employees
Sharjah private-sector employment is governed by the federal labour law, so the gratuity calculation is the standard national formula — there is no Sharjah-specific rate. You qualify after one full year of service, earn 21 days of basic wage per year for the first five years, 30 days per year afterwards, and the total is capped at two years' basic wage.
Basic salary vs total salary
The single most important number for your Sharjah gratuity is the basic salary. Many employees mistakenly use their total or "gross" salary, which inflates the estimate.
- Total / gross salary — basic salary plus all allowances (housing, transport, etc.). Not used for gratuity.
- Basic salary — the core contractual wage before allowances. This is the figure used in the formula.
Common mistakes employees make
- Using the total package instead of the basic salary.
- Applying old "limited/unlimited" resignation reductions that no longer apply to current standard calculations.
- Forgetting that under one year of service means no gratuity.
- Including unpaid leave in qualifying service.
- Ignoring the two-year basic-wage cap for long service.
- Not keeping pay slips that prove the basic salary figure.
Worked example for a Sharjah employee
A Sharjah employee with a basic salary of AED 7,500 and 8 years of continuous service:
Sharjah example
The first five years use the 21-day rate, and the remaining three years use the 30-day rate. The result is below the two-year cap of AED 180,000.
Document checklist before your last day
| Document | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Signed employment contract | Confirms basic salary and terms |
| Recent pay slips | Proof of the basic salary figure used |
| Joining & last-working dates | Determines length of service |
| Resignation / termination letter | Records how employment ended |
| Final settlement statement | Lets you check the employer's calculation |
Estimate your Sharjah gratuity
Enter your basic salary and dates for an instant estimate you can compare against your settlement.
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Official sources & further reading
Confirm your entitlement with primary sources such as the UAE Government portal (u.ae) and MOHRE. To go deeper, read our UAE Labour Law overview, the step-by-step gratuity guide, and the resignation gratuity page.