Convert your monthly salary to per-day and per-hour rates. Choose between the 26-day (statutory) or 30-day (calendar) method used in Indian payroll.
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* Per-day rate depends on whether you use the 26-day or 30-day method.
What is Salary Per Day?
Salary per day is the daily equivalent of your monthly salary. It is calculated by dividing the monthly salary by the number of working days in a month. In India, two methods are commonly used: the 26-day method (statutory standard) and the 30-day method (calendar-based).
Per-day salary is used for calculating leave deductions, overtime pay, salary for partial months (joining or exit mid-month), and daily-wage payments. Getting this number right is critical for accurate payroll processing.
26-day method: Monthly Salary / 26 (used for PF, gratuity, and statutory calculations)
30-day method: Monthly Salary / 30 (used by some companies for leave deductions)
Hourly rate: Per-day salary / working hours per day
Automate Salary Calculations with Attendo
Attendo handles per-day salary computation, leave deductions, overtime, and partial-month payroll automatically for your entire team.
The formula depends on which method your organization follows.
Per Day Salary = Monthly Salary / Working Days in Month
26-day method: Per Day = Monthly Salary / 26. This is the statutory standard in India (30 calendar days minus 4 Sundays)
30-day method: Per Day = Monthly Salary / 30. Some companies use the full calendar month
Hourly rate: Per Hour = Per Day Salary / Working Hours per Day
Per minute: Per Minute = Per Hour / 60
Salary Per Day Calculation Example
An employee earns ₹30,000 per month and works 8 hours per day.
Using 26-day method: ₹30,000 / 26 = ₹1,154 per day
Hourly rate: ₹1,154 / 8 = ₹144 per hour
Using 30-day method: ₹30,000 / 30 = ₹1,000 per day
Hourly rate: ₹1,000 / 8 = ₹125 per hour
Difference: The 26-day method gives a higher per-day rate because it divides by fewer days
Why Per-Day Salary Matters
Leave deductions: When an employee takes unpaid leave, the deduction is calculated as per-day salary multiplied by the number of leave days
Overtime calculation: Overtime pay (2x rate under the Factories Act) is based on the per-day or per-hour rate
Partial month salary: When an employee joins or leaves mid-month, salary is computed as per-day rate multiplied by days worked
Hourly payroll: Businesses with hourly workers need the exact hourly rate for accurate wage computation
Gratuity and PF: Statutory calculations like gratuity (15/26 formula) use the 26-day per-day rate as the base
How to Use This Calculator
Step 1: Enter your monthly salary (gross salary or the specific component you want to convert)
Step 2: Choose the 26-day (statutory) or 30-day (calendar) method
Step 3: Enter working hours per day (typically 8 or 9) for hourly rate calculation
Step 4: Click "Calculate Rates" to see per-day, per-hour, and per-minute rates
26-Day vs 30-Day Method
26-day method: Used by the Payment of Gratuity Act, PF calculations, and most statutory formulas. Assumes 30 days minus 4 Sundays = 26 working days per month
30-day method: Used by some private companies for simplicity. Divides by the full calendar month regardless of weekends
Which to use: For statutory compliance (PF, gratuity, ESIC), always use 26 days. For internal company policies, follow your organization's payroll rules
Impact: The 26-day method gives a 15% higher per-day rate than the 30-day method. This directly affects leave deductions and overtime pay
Salary Rate Conversion in Payroll
Monthly to daily: Divide by 26 (statutory) or 30 (calendar) depending on company policy
Daily to hourly: Divide per-day rate by standard working hours (8 or 9)
Monthly to annual: Multiply monthly salary by 12
Hourly to monthly: Multiply hourly rate by working hours per day, then by 26 or 30
Attendo (formerly Petpooja Payroll) supports both monthly and hourly payroll modes with automatic per-day rate computation for leave deductions, overtime, and partial-month salary across 30,000+ businesses.
FAQ
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Common questions about salary per day calculation.
How do you calculate salary per day in India? +
Divide your monthly salary by the number of working days. The statutory method uses 26 days (30 minus 4 Sundays). Some companies use 30 days (full calendar month). For example, a ₹30,000 salary divided by 26 gives ₹1,154 per day.
Why is 26 days used for per-day salary in India? +
The 26-day standard comes from Indian labour law, which considers a working month as 30 calendar days minus 4 Sundays. This is the basis for gratuity calculation (15/26 formula), PF computation, and other statutory calculations.
What is the difference between 26-day and 30-day salary calculation? +
The 26-day method gives a higher per-day rate (about 15% more) because it divides by fewer days. For a ₹30,000 salary: 26-day method = ₹1,154/day, 30-day method = ₹1,000/day. The 26-day method is the statutory standard.
How to convert monthly salary to hourly rate? +
First calculate per-day salary (monthly / 26 or 30). Then divide per-day by working hours (8 or 9). Example: ₹30,000 / 26 = ₹1,154 per day. ₹1,154 / 8 = ₹144 per hour.
How is leave deduction calculated? +
Leave deduction = Per-day salary x Number of unpaid leave days. If per-day salary is ₹1,154 (26-day method) and the employee takes 3 days unpaid leave, the deduction is ₹3,462.
Which method should I use for overtime calculation? +
For overtime under the Factories Act, use the statutory 26-day method to calculate the per-hour rate. Overtime is paid at 2x this rate. Example: ₹1,154/day / 8 hours = ₹144/hour. OT rate = ₹288/hour.
How to calculate salary for a partial month? +
For an employee joining or leaving mid-month: Salary = Per-day rate x Number of days worked. If the per-day rate is ₹1,154 and the employee worked 15 days, salary = ₹17,310.
Is per-day salary calculated on basic or gross? +
It depends on the purpose. For leave deductions, most companies use gross salary. For statutory calculations like gratuity, use Basic + DA. For overtime under the Factories Act, use basic wages. Check your company policy or the applicable law.
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimated salary rate conversions. Actual per-day rates may vary based on your organization's payroll policy. Attendo does not assume any legal liability for decisions made based on these calculations.
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