261 Days (5 days/week – Mon to Fri)
313 Days (6 days/week – Mon to Sat)
365 Days (Paid everyday including Sundays/Holidays)
Custom Factor
Daily Rate (EEMR):₱0.00
Hourly Rate:₱0.00
Per Minute Rate:₱0.00
*Based on the standard formula: (Monthly Rate × 12) ÷ Total Working Days.
*Hourly rate assumes an 8-hour workday.
How to Calculate Your Daily Rate in the Philippines
Understanding your daily rate is crucial for verifying if your salary is computed correctly, especially for deductions due to absences or calculating overtime pay. In the Philippines, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) provides guidelines on how to convert a monthly basic salary into a daily equivalent.
The Standard Formula
The Estimated Equivalent Monthly Rate (EEMR) conversion to a daily rate uses the following mathematical formula:
Daily Rate = (Monthly Basic Salary × 12 Months) / Total Working Days per Year
Choosing the Right Divisor (Factor)
The "Total Working Days per Year," often referred to as the "Factor," depends on your work schedule and company policy. This is the most critical part of the calculation. Using the wrong factor will result in an incorrect daily rate.
Factor / Days
Applicable Employees
Typical Schedule
261
Office employees, "No Work, No Pay"
5 days/week (Mon-Fri). Rest days on Sat/Sun are not paid.
313
Industrial/Retail employees
6 days/week (Mon-Sat). Rest day on Sunday is not paid.
365
Daily paid employees
Paid for every day of the year, including rest days and regular holidays.
Example Calculation
Let's say an employee earns a monthly basic salary of ₱25,000 and works in a BPO company with a 5-day work week (Factor 261).
Result: The Daily Rate is approximately ₱1,149.43.
Why is this important?
Your daily rate is the baseline for computing:
Overtime Pay: Usually 125% of your hourly rate on ordinary days.
Night Differential: Additional 10% of your hourly rate for work between 10 PM and 6 AM.
Holiday Pay: Double pay (200%) for Regular Holidays and 130% for Special Non-Working Days.
13th Month Pay: Pro-rated calculation based on basic salary earned.
Note: This calculator provides an estimate based on standard labor practices in the Philippines. Always check your employment contract or ask your HR department for the specific factor used in your payroll.
// Handle Custom Factor Visibility
var factorSelect = document.getElementById('workFactor');
var customGroup = document.getElementById('customFactorGroup');
factorSelect.onchange = function() {
if (this.value === 'custom') {
customGroup.style.display = 'block';
} else {
customGroup.style.display = 'none';
}
};
function calculatePHRate() {
// Get Inputs
var monthlySalary = parseFloat(document.getElementById('monthlySalary').value);
var factorSelection = document.getElementById('workFactor').value;
var factor = 0;
// Validation
if (isNaN(monthlySalary) || monthlySalary < 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid monthly salary.");
return;
}
// Determine Factor
if (factorSelection === 'custom') {
factor = parseFloat(document.getElementById('customFactor').value);
if (isNaN(factor) || factor <= 0) {
alert("Please enter a valid number of days for the custom factor.");
return;
}
} else {
factor = parseInt(factorSelection);
}
// Calculation Logic: (Monthly * 12) / Factor
var annualSalary = monthlySalary * 12;
var dailyRate = annualSalary / factor;
var hourlyRate = dailyRate / 8; // Standard 8-hour workday in PH
var minuteRate = hourlyRate / 60;
// Formatting Currency PHP
var formatter = new Intl.NumberFormat('en-PH', {
style: 'currency',
currency: 'PHP',
minimumFractionDigits: 2,
maximumFractionDigits: 2
});
// Display Results
document.getElementById('dailyRateResult').innerHTML = formatter.format(dailyRate);
document.getElementById('hourlyRateResult').innerHTML = formatter.format(hourlyRate);
document.getElementById('minuteRateResult').innerHTML = formatter.format(minuteRate);
// Show result box
document.getElementById('resultBox').style.display = 'block';
}