Unemployment benefit calculator · United Arab Emirates 2026
How much unemployment benefit you would get, and for how long. Change your salary and age in the calculator below.
With AED 15,000 gross a month, age 35. Change them in the calculator below.
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Unemployment benefit in the United Arab Emirates 2026: how much, and for how long
Unemployment benefit replaces part of your pay when you lose your job, if you were insured long enough. The calculator above estimates the amount and how long it is paid, from your salary and age, with the 2026 rules.
Unemployment benefit by salary
| Gross pay a month | Benefit | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AED 7,500 | ILOE: AED 2,700 a month (60% of your basic salary, capped) for up to 3 months, if you subscribed for at least 12 months | AED 8,100 |
| AED 11,000 | ILOE: AED 3,960 a month (60% of your basic salary, capped) for up to 3 months, if you subscribed for at least 12 months | AED 11,880 |
| AED 15,000 | ILOE: AED 5,400 a month (60% of your basic salary, capped) for up to 3 months, if you subscribed for at least 12 months | AED 16,200 |
| AED 22,500 | ILOE: AED 8,100 a month (60% of your basic salary, capped) for up to 3 months, if you subscribed for at least 12 months | AED 24,300 |
| AED 30,000 | ILOE: AED 10,800 a month (60% of your basic salary, capped) for up to 3 months, if you subscribed for at least 12 months | AED 32,400 |
| AED 45,000 | ILOE: AED 16,200 a month (60% of your basic salary, capped) for up to 3 months, if you subscribed for at least 12 months | AED 48,600 |
Single person aged 35 without children; 9.8 years of service.
Frequently asked questions
How much unemployment benefit do I get on AED 15,000 gross a month?
ILOE: AED 5,400 a month (60% of your basic salary, capped) for up to 3 months, if you subscribed for at least 12 months: AED 16,200 in total, if you are single and aged 35.
Are these amounts exact?
They are estimates under the 2026 rules. The public employment service decides the actual amount.
Rules and official sources: see “Rules applied (2026)” in the calculator. Last checked: October 2026. Estimates for information, not financial advice.
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