Pro-rated compensation in Egypt is calculated by dividing the monthly salary by 30 and multiplying by the number of days owed. This 30-day standard applies to partial months of work, unused leave payouts, and termination-related payments.
Formula: Pro-rated pay = (Monthly salary ÷ 30) × number of days worked or owed
When Pro-Ration Applies
Scenario | Basis | Calculation |
Mid-month hire | Days worked | (Monthly salary ÷ 30) × days worked |
Mid-month resignation | Days worked | (Monthly salary ÷ 30) × days worked |
Unused annual leave payout | Leave days owed | (Monthly salary ÷ 30) × unused leave days |
Partial notice period | Days of notice served | (Monthly salary ÷ 30) × days served |
Example: Monthly salary EGP 15,000; employee worked 10 days in a partial month → EGP 15,000 ÷ 30 × 10 = EGP 5,000.
Why the 30-Day Standard
Egyptian labor regulations treat the month as a fixed 30-day unit, regardless of actual calendar days. This applies consistently across:
Leave entitlements (21–30 days depending on tenure)
Social insurance wage calculations
Notice periods (defined in months under Labor Law No. 14 of 2025)
Any partial fulfillment of a notice period or partial month of work uses this same daily rate.