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
What is the top income tax rate in United Arab Emirates?
The highest marginal income tax rate in United Arab Emirates is 0.0%. Your effective tax rate will be lower depending on your income level.
How is take-home pay calculated in United Arab Emirates?
Take-home pay in United Arab Emirates is your gross salary minus income tax, social contributions, and any applicable surcharges. Use the calculator above to see an exact breakdown for your salary.
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