Daily Rate of Pay Calculator
Finds the daily rate of pay used for public holiday work, rest days and unpaid leave deductions.
Result
- Daily rate of pay
- S$138.46
- Pay for half a day
- S$69.23
How to use the daily rate of pay calculator
- Enter the monthly gross rate of pay (S$).
- Enter the working days per week.
- The results update as you type, or press Calculate.
- Read the daily rate of pay first, then the supporting figures below it.
Formula
Daily rate = (12 × monthly gross rate of pay) ÷ (52 × average working days per week).
Worked example
For example, with these inputs:
- Monthly gross rate of pay (S$): 3,000
- Working days per week: 5 days
the calculator returns:
- Daily rate of pay: S$138.46
- Pay for half a day: S$69.23
Background
Payslips must be itemised, showing basic pay, allowances, overtime, deductions and CPF. Comparing a payslip against an independent calculation is the easiest way to catch mistakes, especially in the first month of a new job, after a pay rise, or when you cross an age band.
Total compensation in Singapore is more than the number on your offer letter. Employer CPF, variable bonuses, the Annual Wage Supplement (often called the 13th month) and benefits all add value, and comparing offers on take-home pay alone can hide meaningful differences.
Frequently asked questions
How does the daily rate of pay calculator work?
It applies this formula: Daily rate = (12 × monthly gross rate of pay) ÷ (52 × average working days per week).
Are these figures exact?
They follow the published CPF and MOM formulas, but your employer's payroll may round slightly differently or include allowances in a different way. Your payslip is the final reference.