UAE Leave Encashment Example: Cashing Out 15 Unused Days
October 23, 2026
A straightforward worked example: AED 8,500 monthly basic salary, 15 days of unused annual leave at exit.
Skip the math and get your answer instantly:
Open the UAE Leave Encashment Calculator →The Calculation
Daily basic wage: 8,500 ÷ 30 = AED 283.33.
- Leave encashment: 15 × 283.33 = AED 4,250
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the leave encashment for 15 days at AED 8,500 basic salary?
AED 4,250 (15 days × AED 283.33 daily wage).
How is the daily wage found in this example?
AED 8,500 monthly basic salary divided by 30 = AED 283.33 per day.
Does this example account for a notice shortfall or other deductions?
No — this is the leave encashment component only, calculated in isolation from the rest of a final settlement.
Would 30 unused days simply double this figure?
Yes — the formula is linear, so 30 days at the same basic salary would be AED 8,500.