Healthcare Sector · DHA / MOH / DoH · Updated 2026

UAE Healthcare Gratuity Calculator 2026
EOSB for Doctors, Nurses & Allied Health Professionals

Pre-filled with typical DHA, MOH, and DoH-licensed role salaries. Calculate your end-of-service benefit across all healthcare roles in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Northern Emirates.

✓ DHA / MOH / DoH licensed roles covered✓ 2-year contract renewals supported✓ Housing allowance excluded from EOSB
Healthcare sector note: Most UAE healthcare contracts are 2-year limited contracts tied to your DHA, MOH, or DoH professional license. When your contract expires or is not renewed, you are entitled to full gratuity after completing one year of service. License renewal is not the same as contract renewal — always check your employment contract separately.

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Healthcare salary benchmarks — UAE 2026
Basic salary ranges by role · DHA (Dubai), MOH (Northern Emirates), DoH (Abu Dhabi)
RoleBasic Salary (AED/month)Contract TypeAverage TenureLicensing Authority
Registered Nurse (DHA/MOH/DoH licensed)5,000 – 8,500Limited (2yr)3–8 yearsDHA / MOH / DoH
Allied Health — Physio, OT, Radiographer6,000 – 11,000Limited (2yr)3–7 yearsDHA / MOH / DoH
Laboratory Technician / Medical Technologist5,000 – 9,000Limited (2yr)3–6 yearsDHA / MOH
Pharmacist8,000 – 14,000Limited (2yr)3–7 yearsDHA / MOH / DoH
General Practitioner (GP)12,000 – 22,000Limited (2yr)3–8 yearsDHA / MOH / DoH
Specialist / Consultant20,000 – 65,000Unlimited / Limited5–15 yearsDHA / MOH / DoH
Medical Director / Department Head35,000 – 90,000Unlimited7–20 yearsDHA / DoH
UAE employs over 100,000 licensed healthcare professionals in the private sector. Salary ranges vary significantly between Dubai (DHA), Abu Dhabi (DoH), and Northern Emirates (MOH), as well as between hospital groups (private chains vs. single facilities) and specialty.
Gratuity calculation examples — healthcare roles
REGISTERED NURSE
Basic salary: AED 6,500/month
Service: 7 years
Yr 1–5: 105 days
Yr 6–7: 60 days
Gratuity: AED 35,750
PHARMACIST
Basic salary: AED 11,000/month
Service: 5 years
21 days × 5 yrs = 105 days
Gratuity: AED 38,500
GENERAL PRACTITIONER
Basic salary: AED 16,000/month
Service: 6 years
Yr 1–5: 105 days
Yr 6–6: 30 days
Gratuity: AED 72,000
SPECIALIST CONSULTANT
Basic salary: AED 35,000/month
Service: 10 years
Yr 1–5: 105 days
Yr 6–10: 150 days
Gratuity: AED 297,500
LICENSING AUTHORITIES — هيئات الترخيص الصحي

UAE healthcare licensing authorities and gratuity

Healthcare professionals in the UAE must hold a valid license from one of the three main regulatory authorities. Your employment contract is separate from your professional license — and gratuity rights are governed by your employment contract, not your license.

DUBAI

DHA — Dubai Health Authority

Licenses healthcare professionals working in Dubai (excluding DIFC and DHCC). DHA-licensed employees at private hospitals and clinics are covered by standard UAE Labour Law gratuity.

ABU DHABI

DoH — Department of Health

Formerly HAAD (Health Authority Abu Dhabi). Licenses healthcare workers in Abu Dhabi emirate. SEHA (public hospitals) employees may have different terms — verify your contract type.

NORTHERN EMIRATES

MOH — Ministry of Health

Covers Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Umm Al Quwain. Also licenses professionals in private practice across all emirates outside DHA and DoH jurisdiction.

Non-renewal ≠ termination: If your hospital declines to renew your contract (often due to license expiry or restructuring), this is typically treated as contract expiry under UAE law — entitling you to full gratuity if you have completed one year of service. Employers cannot withhold gratuity by citing license non-renewal as a pretext for resignation.
CONTRACT STRUCTURE — هيكل العقد الصحي

Typical healthcare salary package structure

Healthcare packages in the UAE generally follow a structured split:

✓ COUNTS TOWARD GRATUITY
Basic monthly salary
Typically 50–65% of total package
✗ EXCLUDED FROM GRATUITY
Housing allowance (25–35% of package)
Transport allowance
Continuation of medical insurance (employer-provided)
Air ticket allowance (annual)
Performance/productivity bonuses
On-call or night shift premiums

Related guides for UAE healthcare workers

🏥 UAE Healthcare Workers Gratuity Guide — DHA, MOH, and DoH contracts explained⚖️ Resignation vs Termination — how each affects your gratuity entitlement📋 How to File a MOHRE Complaint for Unpaid Gratuity🧾 UAE Final Settlement Checklist — what to verify before signing

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