Understanding how your daily rate is computed is essential for every employee in the Philippines. Whether you are checking your payslip for accuracy, calculating overtime pay, or negotiating a new job offer, knowing your "daily rate" is the foundation of salary computation under the Philippine Labor Code.
This Daily Rate Calculator PH is designed to help you quickly estimate your daily and hourly earnings based on your monthly basic salary and your work schedule factor.
How to Calculate Daily Rate in the Philippines
According to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the computation of the Equivalent Monthly Rate (EMR) into a daily rate depends on the number of days considered as "paid" in a year. The general formula used is:
Formula:
(Monthly Basic Salary × 12 months) ÷ Total Working Days in a Year = Daily Rate
Once you have the Daily Rate, you can compute the Hourly Rate:
Formula:
Daily Rate ÷ 8 hours = Hourly Rate
Choosing the Right Factor (Divisor)
The "Factor" or divisor represents the number of paid days in a year. Choosing the correct factor is critical for an accurate calculation. Here are the standard factors used in the Philippines:
1. Factor 261 (5 Days a Week)
This is commonly used for office-based employees who work from Monday to Friday and are not paid on Saturdays and Sundays (unless they work). However, the 261 days usually include payment for 12 regular holidays and specific special non-working days if applicable by company policy.
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Total Days: 52 weeks × 5 days = 260 days + 1 day = 261 days
2. Factor 313 (6 Days a Week)
This factor is typically used for employees in industries like manufacturing, retail, or security who work from Monday to Saturday.
Work Schedule: Monday to Saturday
Total Days: 52 weeks × 6 days = 312 days + 1 day = 313 days
3. Factor 365 (Every Day)
This factor applies to employees who are paid for every day of the month, including Sundays, Rest Days, and Regular Holidays. This typically results in a lower daily rate because the monthly salary is spread across more days.
Example Calculation
Let's say you are an office employee earning ₱25,000 per month, working Monday to Friday (Factor 261).
Calculate Annual Salary: ₱25,000 × 12 = ₱300,000
Calculate Daily Rate: ₱300,000 ÷ 261 = ₱1,149.43
Calculate Hourly Rate: ₱1,149.43 ÷ 8 = ₱143.68
Why is the Daily Rate Important?
Your daily rate is used as the basis for calculating several other benefits and adjustments, including:
Overtime Pay: Usually 125% of your hourly rate on regular days.
Holiday Pay: 100% additional pay for regular holidays (Double Pay).
Premium Pay: Additional 30% for work done on rest days or special non-working holidays.
Night Differential: Additional 10% for work done between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.
13th Month Pay: Prorated based on your total basic salary earned during the year.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides an estimate based on standard DOLE formulas. Company policies and specific employment contracts may vary. Always consult your HR department or the latest DOLE issuances for official computations.
function toggleCustomFactor() {
var select = document.getElementById('workFactor');
var customGroup = document.getElementById('customFactorGroup');
if (select.value === 'custom') {
customGroup.style.display = 'block';
} else {
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}
function computeDailyRate() {
// Get Inputs
var monthlySalaryInput = document.getElementById('monthlySalary');
var factorSelect = document.getElementById('workFactor');
var customFactorInput = document.getElementById('customFactor');
var resultsArea = document.getElementById('resultsArea');
// Parse Values
var monthlySalary = parseFloat(monthlySalaryInput.value);
var factor = parseFloat(factorSelect.value);
// Validation
if (isNaN(monthlySalary) || monthlySalary <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid Monthly Basic Salary.");
return;
}
// Handle Custom Factor
if (factorSelect.value === 'custom') {
factor = parseFloat(customFactorInput.value);
if (isNaN(factor) || factor <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid Custom Factor (number of working days per year).");
return;
}
}
// Calculations
var annualSalary = monthlySalary * 12;
var dailyRate = annualSalary / factor;
var hourlyRate = dailyRate / 8;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('dailyResult').innerText = "₱" + formatMoney(dailyRate);
document.getElementById('hourlyResult').innerText = "₱" + formatMoney(hourlyRate);
document.getElementById('annualResult').innerText = "₱" + formatMoney(annualSalary);
// Show Results Section
resultsArea.style.display = 'block';
// Scroll to results
resultsArea.scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' });
}
function formatMoney(amount) {
return amount.toLocaleString('en-PH', {
minimumFractionDigits: 2,
maximumFractionDigits: 2
});
}