UAE daily and hourly wage calculator
In the UAE, the daily wage is the monthly salary divided by 30, whatever the number of days in the month. The hourly wage is the daily wage divided by the normal daily working hours (usually 8). These rates are used for gratuity, leave pay, unpaid leave deductions and overtime.
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- Daily wage (÷ 30)
- AED 250.00
- Hourly wage
- AED 31.25
- Annual salary
- AED 90,000.00
Results are estimates for general information, not tailored advice.
Daily and hourly wages
8-hour working day.
| Monthly salary | Daily wage (÷ 30) | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| AED 3,000 | AED 100.00 | AED 12.50 |
| AED 7,500 | AED 250.00 | AED 31.25 |
| AED 15,000 | AED 500.00 | AED 62.50 |
| AED 30,000 | AED 1,000.00 | AED 125.00 |
UAE labour law uses 30 days a month for daily wage calculations.
Where the daily rate is used
Use basic salary for gratuity and end-of-service leave pay, and total salary for unpaid days and notice. Payroll deductions for unpaid absence use the same ÷ 30 rule.
- Gratuity: basic ÷ 30
- Leave salary: (basic + housing) ÷ 30
- Overtime: daily wage ÷ 8 × 1.25 or 1.5
- Pro-rata salary for part months
Legal basis
We review this calculator whenever the FTA or Ministry of Finance issues a new decision or clarification.
Frequently asked questions
Is the UAE daily wage based on 30 days?
Yes. Labour law uses 30 days a month for daily wage calculations.
Is the daily wage based on basic or total salary?
It depends on the purpose: basic for gratuity, total for unpaid salary and notice.
Payroll and WPS services
We run monthly WPS payroll, track leave and gratuity, and prepare final settlements correctly, so HR questions do not become labour complaints.