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Daily Wage Calculator India 2026 – Salary to Hourly Rate

Use this free Daily Wage Calculator in India to convert any monthly salary or annual CTC into daily, hourly, and weekly equivalent rates instantly.

Convert your monthly salary into daily wage and hourly rate.

Daily Wage

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Daily Wage

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Hourly (8hr)

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Weekly Wage

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Monthly Salary (₹)

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📊 What is the Daily Wage Calculator and How Does It Work?

Daily wage calculation in India uses 26 working days per month as per the Minimum Wages Act for leave encashment and gratuity calculations. This calculator converts any monthly or annual salary to daily, hourly, and per-minute rates.

FormulaDaily wage (salaried) = Monthly salary ÷ 26 | Hourly rate = Monthly ÷ (26 × 8 hours)

🪓 Step-by-Step: How to Use This Calculator

Enter your monthly salary or annual CTC
Select calculation basis (26 working days or 30 calendar days)
Click Calculate to see daily rate, hourly rate, and per-minute rate

📌 Example Calculation

Monthly salary ₹60,000: Daily wage = ₹60,000 ÷ 26 = ₹2,308 per day. Hourly rate = ₹2,308 ÷ 8 = ₹288.50 per hour.

✅ Benefits of Using This Calculator

Calculate exact daily rate for leave encashment
Find hourly rate for overtime calculation
Compare daily rates across different monthly packages
Calculate per-day cost for project-based consulting
Verify employer's daily rate calculations
Plan per-day contract rates easily

⚙️ Key Factors That Affect Results

Monthly or annual gross salary
Working days per month — 26 (Minimum Wages Act) or actual working days
Daily working hours — typically 8 hours
Applicable leave types included or excluded
State minimum wage compliance requirement

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How is daily wage calculated from monthly salary?▼

26 working days basis: Monthly ÷ 26. Calendar basis: Monthly ÷ 30. The Minimum Wages Act uses 26 days.

What is minimum daily wage in India?▼

Varies by state and skill category. Delhi unskilled: ~₹620/day (2024). Check your state's current schedule.

How is leave encashment calculated?▼

Leave encashment = (Monthly salary ÷ 26) × Number of leaves encashed, using the 26-day basis.

How is overtime calculated for daily wage workers?▼

Overtime = 2× normal daily rate. Hourly: Monthly ÷ 208 (26×8) × 2 × overtime hours.

How to convert hourly to annual salary?▼

Annual = Hourly × 8 hours × 26 days × 12 months = Hourly × 2,496.

About This Tool

Uses standard financial formulas. Results are indicative — consult a financial advisor for important decisions.

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