United Arab Emirates Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for United Arab Emirates
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United Arab Emirates Income Tax Brackets (2024)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|
Social Security Contribution (Employee)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | AED 0+ | 5.0% |
Unemployment Insurance Scheme
Fixed amount: AED 60 per year
Key Facts
Tax Year
2024
Currency
AED
Top Rate
0%
Brackets
0 brackets
Allowance
None
Social Contributions
2 items
Assumptions
- · UAE has no personal income tax for residents or citizens.
- · Social security contributions apply only to UAE nationals and GCC nationals; non-GCC nationals are exempt.
- · Model assumes a UAE national employee subject to 5% employee social security contribution (12.5% employer, 2.5% government).
- · Unemployment insurance scheme applies: AED 5/month for basic salary ≤16,000 AED, AED 10/month for higher salaries.
- · Model uses standard rate of 5% social security for representative calculation; Abu Dhabi rate is 5% (26% total including employer/government).
- · Property taxes, hotel levies, and other consumption/asset taxes are excluded as they do not apply to employment income.
- · Non-GCC nationals working in UAE are not subject to social security contributions.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay income tax in UAE if I work there?
No, the United Arab Emirates has no personal income tax for residents or citizens. This is one of the major tax advantages of working in UAE, as your full salary is not subject to income tax deductions.
What social security contributions do I need to pay in UAE?
If you are a UAE national or GCC national, you are subject to a 5% employee social security contribution on your gross income, plus a fixed unemployment insurance scheme fee of AED 60 per year. However, if you are a non-GCC national working in UAE, you are exempt from social security contributions entirely.
How much will I actually take home after deductions in UAE?
If you are a UAE or GCC national, your take-home pay will be your gross salary minus the 5% social security contribution and the AED 60 annual unemployment insurance fee. If you are a non-GCC national, you keep your full salary with no social security or unemployment deductions.
Are there any other taxes I should know about when working in UAE?
The UAE does not have property taxes, capital gains taxes, or personal income taxes. However, there are consumption taxes like VAT (5%) on goods and services, and some emirates may have other levies like hotel taxes, but these do not affect employment income calculations.
What is the difference between employee and employer social security contributions in UAE?
Employees contribute 5% of their gross income, while employers contribute 12.5% plus the government contributes 2.5%, making the total social security contribution 20% of salary. However, these employer and government portions do not come out of your paycheck; only the 5% employee contribution affects your take-home pay.
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