How much work injury compensation are you owed?
Compensation is the disability percentage times 24 months of basic wage, at least AED 18,000 and at most AED 200,000. Death and total disability count as 100%.
How is the compensation worked out?
Disability percentage x basic monthly wage x 24. The result is raised to AED 18,000 if lower and cut to AED 200,000 if higher. For example, a worker on a basic wage of AED 4,000 who loses the sight of one eye (45%) gets 0.45 x 4,000 x 24 = AED 43,200.
During treatment the employer pays your full wage for up to 6 months, then half your wage for up to 6 more months, until you recover, a disability is confirmed or you die. Your employer also pays the treatment.
| Injury | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Loss of both arms from the shoulder, or loss of any two or more body parts | 100% |
| Total loss of eyesight or loss of both eyes | 100% |
| Total paralysis | 100% |
| Total mental deficiency | 100% |
| Head or brain injuries that cause a constant headache | 100% |
| Total disfigurement of the face | 100% |
| Chest or internal organ injuries causing permanent, complete loss of function | 100% |
| Injury | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Loss of both legs from the thigh | 90% |
| Loss of hands from the elbow or above | 85% |
| Severe disfigurement of the face | 80% |
| Total loss of both hands from the elbow | 70% |
| Total loss of right arm from the shoulder joint or from the elbow | 70% |
| Loss of both legs from the knee or above | 70% |
| Total loss of left arm from the shoulder joint or from the elbow | 60% |
| Loss of one leg from the knee or above | 60% |
| Loss of the right arm from or below the elbow | 60% |
| Loss of one leg from the thigh | 60% |
| Loss of both legs from below the knee | 60% |
| Loss of right hand fingers including the thumb | 60% |
| Loss of left arm from above or below the elbow | 50% |
| Loss of the left hand fingers including the thumb | 50% |
| Loss of one leg below the knee | 50% |
| Total and permanent loss of hearing | 50% |
| Loss of tongue or permanent loss of speech | 45% |
| Loss of both feet from the ankle or below | 45% |
| Loss of genital organ | 45% |
| Loss of sight of one eye | 45% |
| Loss of right hand from the wrist | 38% |
| Loss of thumb or four fingers of the right hand | 35% |
| Loss of left hand from the wrist | 34% |
| Loss of thumb or four fingers of the left hand | 25% |
| Loss of one foot from the ankle or below | 20% |
| Loss of all toes of one foot including the big toe | 20% |
| Loss of three right hand fingers, not the thumb | 15% |
| Loss of the index finger of the right hand | 15% |
| Loss of the top joint of the right thumb | 10% |
| Loss of the index finger of the left hand | 10% |
| Loss of three left hand fingers, not the thumb | 10% |
| Loss of all toes of one foot except the big toe | 10% |
| Loss of the big toe of one foot | 10% |
| Loss of the last joint of the left big toe | 6% |
| Loss of the right middle finger | 6% |
| Loss of the left middle finger | 6% |
| Loss of the right ring finger | 6% |
| Loss of the left ring finger | 6% |
| Loss of the right little finger | 6% |
| Loss of one finger of the left hand | 6% |
| Loss of the top joint of any finger except the thumb | 5% |
| Loss of the second joint of the right index finger | 5% |
| Loss of toes except the big toe | 5% |
| Loss of one molar tooth | 3% |
| Loss of one canine tooth | 2% |
An injury not on the list is assessed by the medical committee. For a left-handed worker, left-hand rows count as right-hand rows. Reporting, exclusions and how to claim are on the injured at work page. Domestic workers: see domestic worker injuries.
Sources
- Federal Decree by Law No. (33) of 2021 Regulating Labour RelationsUAE Legislation portal. Articles 1, 37, 38 and 54. Read 12 November 2026.
- Cabinet Resolution No. (33) of 2022 Concerning Work Injuries and Occupational DiseasesUAE Legislation portal. Schedules 2 and 3. Issued 11 April 2022. Read 12 November 2026.
- Work Injury Compensation in the UAEUAE Government portal. Page updated 15 October 2026. Read 12 November 2026.