How this daily wage calculator works
Daily wage is usually estimated by dividing monthly salary by the number of days used for payroll calculation. This may be working days, calendar days or a company-specific divisor. The calculator then estimates salary for days worked and unpaid leave deduction.
1. Enter monthly salary
Use your gross monthly salary before CPF, tax or other payroll deductions.
2. Choose day basis
Select whether you want to calculate daily wage using working days, calendar days or a custom divisor.
3. Check prorated pay
See daily wage, salary for days worked, unpaid leave deduction and estimated payable salary.
Daily wage formula
A simple daily wage formula is monthly salary divided by the number of days used in the calculation. The correct divisor depends on the employment contract and payroll policy.
| Method | Formula | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| Working days method | Monthly salary ÷ working days in the month | Often used for prorated salary and salary for days worked |
| Calendar days method | Monthly salary ÷ calendar days in the month | Sometimes used for monthly salary proration |
| Custom divisor | Monthly salary ÷ company policy days | Used when the employment contract or payroll policy states a specific method |
Common daily wage examples
These examples show how daily wage changes depending on the number of days used in the calculation.
S$3,000 salary / 22 days
Daily wage is about S$136.36. If the employee works 10 paid days, estimated salary is about S$1,363.64.
S$5,000 salary / 22 days
Daily wage is about S$227.27. One day of unpaid leave may deduct about S$227.27 before CPF and other adjustments.
S$5,000 salary / 31 days
Daily wage is about S$161.29 if calendar days are used. This is lower than the working days method.
When to use a daily wage calculator
Daily wage calculation is useful when salary needs to be prorated because the employee did not work the full month, joined mid-month, resigned mid-month, took unpaid leave or needs to estimate salary by number of paid days.
New joiner salary
Estimate salary when an employee joins after the first day of the month.
Final month salary
Estimate prorated pay when an employee resigns and only works part of the month.
Unpaid leave
Estimate deduction when an employee takes unpaid leave or is absent without pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate daily wage in Singapore?
A simple method is to divide monthly salary by the number of days used for payroll calculation. For example, S$5,000 divided by 22 working days gives a daily wage of about S$227.27.
Should daily wage use working days or calendar days?
It depends on the employment contract, company payroll policy and the reason for the calculation. Working days are commonly used for salary for days worked, while calendar days may be used in some proration methods.
Can I use this calculator for unpaid leave deduction?
Yes. Enter your monthly salary, choose the number of days used for calculation and enter unpaid leave days. The calculator estimates the unpaid leave deduction based on the daily wage.
Can I use this for prorated salary?
Yes. This calculator can estimate salary for paid days worked. For a more focused calculation, you can also use the Singapore Prorated Salary Calculator.
Does this calculator include CPF?
No. This daily wage calculator focuses on gross daily wage, prorated salary and unpaid leave deduction. To estimate CPF, use the Singapore CPF Calculator.
Is daily wage the same as hourly wage?
No. Daily wage is salary per day. Hourly wage is salary per hour. If you want to estimate hourly pay, use the Hourly Rate Calculator.
Is this daily wage calculator official?
No. This is an independent calculator for simple salary planning. For official employment and salary matters, refer to MOM guidance or check with your employer.