How leave salary works
UAE leave pay depends on whether you take the leave or get paid for it instead.
- Taking your leave: you're paid your full wage, meaning basic salary plus allowances.
- Unused leave paid out (usually when you leave the job): each day is paid at your basic salary only.
Both use a daily rate of your monthly figure divided by 30.
How many leave days you get
- Less than 6 months of service: none yet.
- 6 to 12 months: 2 days for each month worked.
- After your first year: 30 days a year.
Worked example
Basic AED 9,000 and allowances AED 6,000 a month, 30 days of leave.
Common questions
Is leave salary paid on basic or full salary?
When you take leave, you get your full salary including allowances. When unused leave is paid out instead, it's calculated on basic salary only.
How many days of annual leave do I get in the UAE?
30 days a year after your first year. Between 6 and 12 months of service, you earn 2 days for each month worked.
Can my employer pay me instead of giving leave?
Unused leave is usually paid out when your job ends. Check your contract for how carry-over and pay-outs work while you're employed.
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