# Free Per Day Salary Calculator

> Work out one day's salary and the pay for days worked, on the calendar-day, 30-day and 26-day basis. Free, no sign-up, by Staff Khata.

Per-day salary = monthly salary ÷ the number of days your policy uses. There are three common bases: calendar days in that month (₹15,000 ÷ 30 = ₹500 in November, ₹15,000 ÷ 31 = ₹484 in October), a fixed 30 days (₹500 every month), or 26 working days (₹577, because Sundays are paid). The same absence costs a different amount under each method, so write the method in the appointment letter and use it every month.

## Inputs

- Monthly Salary (₹)
- Days in This Month
- Days Absent (unpaid)

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I calculate one day salary from monthly salary?

Divide the monthly salary by the days in your pay basis. For ₹18,000 a month: ₹18,000 ÷ 30 = ₹600 per day on a 30-day basis, ₹18,000 ÷ 26 = ₹692 on a 26-day basis, or ₹18,000 ÷ 31 = ₹581 in a 31-day month on the calendar-day basis.

### Should I divide salary by 26 or 30 days?

Neither is mandated for all employers. Dividing by 26 treats Sundays as paid holidays and gives a higher daily rate, so each absence costs the employee more. Dividing by 30, or by the actual calendar days, gives a lower daily rate. Gratuity and leave encashment are normally worked out on 26 days. Pick one basis, put it in writing, and apply it to everyone.

### How much salary is cut for one day of absence?

One day's rate on your chosen basis. On ₹15,000 a month that is ₹577 (26-day basis), ₹500 (30-day basis), or ₹484 to ₹536 depending on the month (calendar-day basis).

### Can Staff Khata do this calculation automatically every month?

Yes. Staff Khata takes attendance from Realtime biometric machines, a rotating QR code or selfie + GPS punches, then works out salary, PF, ESI, advances and payslip PDFs for each employee. Payroll is on the Growth plan at ₹0.50 per employee per day.

Use the calculator: https://staffkhata.com/free-tools/per-day-salary-calculator