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GPSSA contribution calculator

Emiratis working in the UAE private sector are part of the pension and social security system run by GPSSA.

Each month, the employee, the employer and the government pay a share of the salary. Enter the salary to see each part.

How it's calculated

The employee pays 5% of the salary.
The employer pays 12.5%.
The government adds 2.5%.

An example

On AED 25,000 a month, the employee pays AED 1,250, the employer AED 3,125 and the government AED 625.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the GPSSA contribution in total?

20% of the salary, split between the employee, the employer and the government.

When must the employer register an Emirati?

Within a month from the date the work permit is issued.

Which law sets these rates?

MoHRE cites Federal Decree-Law No. 7 of 1999 for Pensions and Social Security and its amendments.

Key terms

GPSSA: General Pension and Social Security Authority.
Contribution salary: The salary the pension contributions are worked out on.

The same calculation in other countries

Up-to-date official data

Data checked against the official source on 17 October 2026.

We check the official sources automatically, every day.

UAE Government portal (u.ae)Emiratis' employment in the private sector (text provided by MoHRE)

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