ADGM gratuity wage-basis check

ADGM 50% Basic Wage Floor Calculator

Compare the stated Basic Wage with 50% of Wages to see which Basic Wage the gratuity calculation should use.

Official sources reviewed: 9 August 2026Educational estimate, not a legal finding
Direct answer

For ADGM gratuity, the Basic Wage used in the calculation cannot be less than 50% of Annual Wages.

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The ADGM gratuity Basic Wage floor calculation

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Whether gratuity is due in a disputed termination

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50% wage floorAED 6,000.00
Basic Wage used for gratuityAED 6,000.00
Floor adjustmentAED 2,000.00

ADGM guidance says Basic Wage used for gratuity must not be less than 50% of Annual Wages. This calculator applies the floor only to the gratuity wage basis.

Formula used

Effective gratuity Basic Wage = greater of stated Basic Wage or 50% of Wages.

Assumptions to verify

  • The entered figures match ADGM definitions of Basic Wage and Wages.
  • The employee is covered by the ADGM Employment Regulations 2024.

What this result does not prove

  • Variable payments that are outside the ADGM Wage definition.
  • Whether gratuity is due in a disputed termination scenario.

Why this matters

An employment contract can show a low Basic Wage relative to total Wages. ADGM's gratuity rule prevents the gratuity wage basis from falling below the 50% floor.

Official sources

ADGM Employment Regulations 2024 FAQs
Source-backed calculation

Check the current official text, your contract, actual dates and records. Where facts are disputed, use the relevant authority or a qualified UAE professional.

Review official sources

Use the effective wage basis in the ADGM settlement calculator