1. What is Prorated Salary?

Prorated salary is the amount paid to an employee for working only part of a pay period, calculated based on the actual days worked. This is commonly used in Malaysia according to MOM (Ministry of Manpower) guidelines when employees join or leave mid-month.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the prorated salary formula:

Where:

• Gross Salary — Employee's full monthly salary (MYR)
• Days in Month — Total calendar days in the month (usually 30)
• Days Worked — Actual number of days the employee worked

Explanation: The formula calculates daily rate by dividing monthly salary by total days in month, then multiplies by actual days worked.

3. Importance of Prorated Salary Calculation

Details: Accurate prorated salary calculation ensures fair compensation for partial month work and compliance with Malaysia's employment regulations.

4. Using the Calculator

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

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is the standard number of days used for proration?
A: Most companies in Malaysia use 30 days for proration calculations regardless of actual calendar days in month.

Q2: How are public holidays treated in proration?
A: If public holidays fall on working days, they are typically counted as paid days in proration calculations.

Q3: Does this apply to probationary employees?
A: Yes, proration applies equally to all employees including those on probation.

Q4: How is unpaid leave handled in proration?
A: Unpaid leave days should be deducted from days worked in the calculation.

Q5: Is proration different for monthly and daily paid workers?
A: Yes, this calculator is for monthly paid employees. Daily paid workers have different calculation methods.