Joining & Exit
Monthly Salary Calculator for Days Worked: This free monthly salary calculator works out the salary payable for the days you were actually paid for in a month: after unpaid leave (LOP), a mid-month joining or a mid-month exit. It shows your per-day salary, the loss-of-pay deduction and the gross payable, on a calendar-day, 30-day, 26-day or working-day basis. Want your monthly take-home from CTC instead? Use the in-hand salary calculator.
Salary for Days Worked: Formula
Paid days are days worked plus paid leave, paid holidays and paid weekly offs. Example: ₹60,000 gross, 30-day basis, 20 paid days → 60,000 ÷ 30 × 20 = ₹40,000, an LOP deduction of ₹20,000. Section 20 of the Code on Wages, 2019 says a deduction for absence cannot be more than the share of the wage period you were absent, which is what this formula does.
Per-Day Salary and LOP: Quick Table
On a fixed 30-day basis:
| Monthly gross | Per-day salary | 1 LOP day | Salary for 15 days | Salary for 20 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹15,000 | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹7,500 | ₹10,000 |
| ₹30,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹1,000 | ₹15,000 | ₹20,000 |
| ₹45,000 | ₹1,500 | ₹1,500 | ₹22,500 | ₹30,000 |
| ₹60,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000 | ₹30,000 | ₹40,000 |
| ₹1,00,000 | ₹3,333 | ₹3,333 | ₹50,000 | ₹66,667 |
About the Calculator
Calendar Days, 30 Days, 26 Days or Working Days
The main reason two payslips differ for the same leave is the number of days the employer divides by. Your appointment letter or leave policy says which one applies.
| Days basis | Per-day rate | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Calendar days | Gross ÷ 28, 29, 30 or 31 | ₹62,000 in October 2026 (31 days), 2 LOP days: ₹62,000 ÷ 31 × 29 = ₹58,000 |
| Fixed 30 days | Gross ÷ 30 every month | ₹60,000, 3 LOP days: ₹60,000 ÷ 30 × 27 = ₹54,000 |
| Fixed 26 days | Gross ÷ 26 every month | ₹52,000, 2 LOP days: ₹52,000 ÷ 26 × 24 = ₹48,000 |
| Working days | Gross ÷ working days in that month | ₹44,000, 22 working days, 2 LOP days: ₹44,000 ÷ 22 × 20 = ₹40,000 |
The 26-day basis matters for minimum wages: the Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 (notified 8 May 2026) convert a daily wage into a monthly wage by multiplying it by 26. On a calendar-day basis, each day in February is worth more than each day in a 31-day month.
Mid-Month Joining and Mid-Month Exit
- Joining mid-month: count paid days from your joining date to the month-end, including both days. Joining on the 10th of a 30-day month gives 21 paid days, so a ₹60,000 gross becomes ₹60,000 ÷ 30 × 21 = ₹42,000 for that month.
- Leaving mid-month: count paid days up to your last working day. Leaving on the 15th of a 30-day month gives 15 paid days, so ₹60,000 becomes ₹30,000. Under Section 17(2) of the Code on Wages, wages due on resignation, removal, dismissal or retrenchment must be paid within two working days. See the full and final settlement guide for leave encashment, gratuity and other dues, and add them up with the full and final settlement calculator.
PF, ESI and Tax in a Short Month
The calculator gives your prorated gross. Deductions are then worked out on what you actually earned that month:
- PF is 12% of the wages earned for the month (Basic, DA, retaining allowance, plus any add-back under the 50% wage rule), capped at ₹25,000 where your employer applies the ceiling, which rose from ₹15,000 on 17 September 2026.
- ESI is 0.75% of wages paid for the month if your wages are ₹21,000 or less.
- Professional tax follows your state's slab, usually on the gross paid that month. Check yours with the professional tax calculator.
- TDS is recalculated on your projected annual income, so a short month can change it. See the TDS on salary calculator.
For the full monthly structure behind your gross, use the salary breakup calculator. To check the PF and ESI amounts, use the EPF calculator and the ESI calculator.
Which Salary Components Are Prorated
| Component | Prorated for days worked? |
|---|---|
| Basic, DA, HRA, special allowance | Yes, the usual fixed components |
| Conveyance and other fixed allowances | Usually, depending on company policy |
| Reimbursements (fuel, phone) | Usually paid on actual claims, not days |
| Variable pay and performance bonus | As per the incentive policy, not by days |
| Employer PF and ESI | Follow the prorated wages automatically |
How to Use This Monthly Salary Calculator
- Enter your full monthly gross salary.
- Choose the days basis your employer uses: calendar days, fixed 30, fixed 26 or working days.
- Pick the month (for calendar days) or enter the working days (for the working-days basis).
- Choose whether you are entering paid days or LOP days, and enter the number. Half days are allowed.
- The result updates as you type: salary payable, LOP deduction and per-day rate. Use Copy to paste it into an email to HR.
Related tools: leave encashment calculator for unused leave, overtime calculator for extra hours, salary slip generator to turn the result into a payslip, and attendance calculator to work out paid days and LOP from attendance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is salary calculated for days worked in a month?
Divide your monthly gross by the days your employer counts (calendar days, 30, 26 or working days) and multiply by your paid days. ₹60,000 with 20 paid days in a 30-day month gives ₹40,000.
How is LOP (loss of pay) calculated?
LOP deduction = monthly gross ÷ days basis × LOP days. On ₹60,000 with a 30-day basis, each LOP day costs ₹2,000, so 3 LOP days reduce the month's salary by ₹6,000.
How do I calculate my per-day salary?
Divide your monthly gross by the days basis. ₹45,000 on a 30-day basis is ₹1,500 a day; on a 26-day basis it is ₹1,730.77 a day.
Should salary be divided by 30 or by the actual days in the month?
Either can be correct; it depends on your employer's policy. A fixed 30-day basis gives the same per-day rate every month, while a calendar-day basis makes each day worth more in February and less in a 31-day month.
What is the 26-day salary basis?
It treats every month as 26 days, roughly the days left after weekly offs. The Code on Wages (Central) Rules, 2026 use it to convert a daily wage into a monthly wage, and some employers use it for LOP.
How much salary will I get if I join on the 10th of the month?
In a 30-day month you are paid for 21 days, from the 10th to the 30th. A ₹60,000 gross becomes ₹42,000 for that month, before deductions.
How much is salary for 15 days?
On a 30-day basis, half the monthly gross: ₹30,000 on a ₹60,000 salary. On a calendar basis in a 31-day month, it is 60,000 ÷ 31 × 15 = ₹29,032.
Are weekends counted as paid days?
On a calendar-day or 30-day basis, paid weekly offs normally count as paid days. On a working-days basis, only working days count. Some policies treat a weekend as LOP if you are absent on both sides of it.
Is PF deducted on the full salary or the prorated salary?
On the prorated salary. PF is 12% of wages actually earned for the month, capped at ₹25,000 where the employer applies the ceiling, so a short month means a smaller PF deduction.
When must final salary be paid after resignation?
Under Section 17(2) of the Code on Wages, 2019, wages due on resignation, removal, dismissal or retrenchment must be paid within two working days.