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Minimum Wage in the UAE

The UAE has no general minimum wage. Emiratis working in the private sector must be paid at least AED 6,000 a month from 1 January 2026, up from AED 5,000.

An hour AED 28.85

A week AED 1,384.62

A month AED 6,000 ≈ $1,634

A year AED 72,000

Emiratis in the private sector, since 1 January 2026. The legal rate is set a month (highlighted); the others assume 48 hours a week. All amounts are before tax.

Minimum wage calculator for the UAE

Change the hours to see what the minimum pays for part-time work or overtime, or enter your own hourly pay.

Pay an hour (AED) Hours a week

A week: AED 1,384.62
A month: AED 6,000
A year: AED 72,000

Months are 52 weeks ÷ 12. Paid holidays, overtime premiums and extra monthly payments are not included.

Who is covered

Citizens only

The Emirati minimum applies to new, renewed and amended work permits; employers had until 30 June 2026 to raise existing staff. For other workers the law only requires pay that covers basic needs.

Next change

No change has been announced.

Checked 23 October 2026 against labour ministries, official gazettes and recent reporting. Your own minimum can depend on your age, sector, region or contract, so check with the labour authority or your union. This is a summary, not legal advice. Sources: MOHRE: Minimum wage for Emiratis raised to AED 6,000.

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