1. What is Prorated Salary Calculation?

Prorated salary calculation determines the salary amount for an incomplete month of work in Malaysia. It's used when employees join or leave mid-month, take unpaid leave, or work partial months.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the prorated salary formula:

Where:

• Gross Salary — Monthly salary in MYR
• Days in Month — Total calendar days in the month (28-31)
• Days Worked — Actual days the employee worked or was present

Explanation: The formula calculates the daily rate first, then multiplies by the number of days actually worked.

3. Importance of Prorated Salary

Details: Accurate prorated salary calculation ensures fair compensation for partial months of work and compliance with Malaysia's Employment Act 1955.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter gross monthly salary in MYR, total days in the month (usually 30 for payroll purposes), and actual days worked. All values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Should public holidays be included in days worked?
A: In Malaysia, public holidays are typically considered working days for salary calculation unless the employee was on unpaid leave.

Q2: What about months with 31 days vs 30 days?
A: Some companies use 30 days for all months to simplify, while others use actual calendar days. Check your company policy.

Q3: How does this work for resignations?
A: The same formula applies - calculate up to the last working day, including that day in days worked.

Q4: Are weekends counted in days worked?
A: Typically yes, unless the employee doesn't normally work weekends (e.g., 5-day work week).

Q5: Does this include EPF and SOCSO deductions?
A: No, this calculates gross prorated salary. Deductions would be calculated separately based on the prorated amount.