UAE take-home pay calculator 2026

There is no income tax in the UAE. See what is deducted: GPSSA pension for UAE nationals (11%) and the ILOE unemployment insurance premium.

Take-home pay
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Take-home pay by salary (expat)

AED 5,000.00AED 4,995.00 netAED 10,000.00AED 9,995.00 netAED 15,000.00AED 14,995.00 netAED 20,000.00AED 19,990.00 netAED 30,000.00AED 29,990.00 netAED 50,000.00AED 49,990.00 net

Hiring in the UAE? See the total employer cost, including the end-of-service gratuity accrual.

Questions

Is there income tax on salaries in the UAE?

No. There is no personal income tax on employment income in the UAE.

How much do UAE nationals pay into GPSSA?

11% of contribution salary under Federal Decree-Law 57/2023. The employer pays 12.5% (plus 2.5% from the government) below AED 20,000, or 15% at AED 20,000 and above.

What are the GPSSA salary limits?

AED 3,000 to AED 70,000 a month for members who joined from 31 October 2023.

How much is the ILOE premium?

AED 5 a month if basic salary is AED 16,000 or less, AED 10 above that, paid by the employee.

How is end-of-service gratuity calculated for expats?

21 days of basic salary for each of the first 5 years, and 30 days for each year after that.

Sources

Updated 2026-11-13. Estimates for planning only, not tax advice.