Prorated Salary Calculator
Estimate gross salary for the part of a pay period you worked. Enter the gross salary for the entire period, then choose how to count days. Both start and end dates are included.
Pay and dates
Estimated gross pay
$2,571.43
- Full-period days
- 28
- Worked days within period
- 12
- Prorated share
- 42.86%
$6,000.00 × 12 ÷ 28 = $2,571.43
Gross pay only. Taxes, withholding, benefits, holidays, and employer-specific rules are not included.
How the day-count method changes the estimate
For a February 1–28, 2026 pay period with $6,000 gross salary and work from February 9–20, calendar days count 12 of 28 days: $2,571.43. Monday–Friday counts 10 of 20 weekdays: $3,000. These are alternative estimates for the same dates, and neither method is a universal payroll rule.
Check your employer's policy for holidays, nonstandard schedules, paid leave, and rounding. The weekday method assumes Monday through Friday with no holiday exclusions. For a separate estimate of taxes on a full paycheck, use the paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How is prorated salary calculated for a partial pay period?
Divide the gross salary for the full pay period by the number of eligible days in that period, then multiply by eligible days worked within it. This calculator counts both start and end dates and lets you use either calendar days or Monday through Friday.
Should I use calendar days or workdays?
Use the method your employer applies. Calendar days include weekends. The weekday option includes Monday through Friday but does not subtract holidays or account for other work schedules. The same dates can therefore produce different estimates.
Does the result show take-home pay?
No. It estimates gross pay before taxes, withholding, benefits, or other deductions. Your employer's pay policy and any applicable rules may change the actual amount.
What happens if my worked dates extend outside the pay period?
Only the dates where the worked range overlaps the pay period count. If the ranges do not overlap, the estimate is zero.