Salary to Hourly Calculator – India
Convert your Indian annual salary (CTC or gross) into an hourly rate. Under the Factories Act and the Code on Wages, the standard maximum work week in India is 48 hours (6 days × 8 hours). IT and service sector workers commonly work 40–45 hours. Adjust the hours field for your actual schedule.
In India, the legal maximum working hours are 48 per week under the Factories Act, 1948. Many IT and corporate employees work 40–45 hours per week on a 5-day schedule. Indian employees typically receive 12–24 paid leave days per year depending on state laws and company policy. Salaries are often quoted as CTC (Cost to Company), which includes base salary, HRA, allowances, and employer PF contributions.
Example Salary to Hourly Conversions – India
| Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| ₹300,000 | ₹120.19 |
| ₹500,000 | ₹200.32 |
| ₹800,000 | ₹320.51 |
| ₹1,200,000 | ₹480.77 |
| ₹2,000,000 | ₹801.28 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The legal maximum is 48 hours per week under the Factories Act. Many IT and corporate workers work 40–45 hours on a 5-day schedule.
Divide your annual salary by 2,496 (48 x 52) for a 48-hour week, or by 2,080 (40 x 52) for a 40-hour schedule.
CTC (Cost to Company) includes your base salary, HRA, allowances, and employer PF contributions. Your take-home pay is typically 70–80% of CTC.
India has state-level minimum wages that vary by region and occupation. There is no single national minimum wage, though the Code on Wages aims to standardize this.