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Salary Guide — UAE & International
Understanding salary structures is important for both employers and employees. Here is a quick guide to salary calculations.
UAE Salary Structure
- UAE salaries are typically quoted as monthly in AED
- Working week: 5 days (Mon-Fri) or 4.5 days under the new federal work week
- Working hours: Maximum 8 hours per day, 48 hours per week
- No income tax on salaries in UAE
- Gratuity (end of service benefit) = 21 days per year for first 5 years
💡 UAE has no personal income tax, so your gross salary equals your net salary. This makes UAE salaries very competitive globally when comparing take-home pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert monthly salary to hourly rate?
To convert monthly salary to hourly: multiply monthly salary by 12 to get annual, then divide by (working weeks per year × working days per week × working hours per day). Example: AED 10,000/month = AED 120,000/year ÷ (52 × 5 × 8) = AED 57.69/hour.
What is the minimum wage in UAE?
The UAE does not have a universal minimum wage for the private sector. The Wage Protection System (WPS) ensures salaries are paid on time. Some sectors have minimum requirements — contact the Ministry of Human Resources for current guidelines.
How is overtime calculated in UAE?
In the UAE, overtime pay is 125% of the basic hourly wage for normal days and 150% for Fridays and public holidays, with a maximum of 2 overtime hours per day under the Labor Law.