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Absence deduction calculator

Work out how much is deducted from a salary for unauthorised absence or lateness, using the daily and hourly wage.

Deduction

600.00

Daily wage (wage ÷ 30)
300.00
Hourly wage (daily ÷ 8)
37.50
Wage after the deduction
8,400.00

An unauthorised absence is unpaid, so the wage for those days is deducted. Any disciplinary penalty must follow the company’s approved work regulations, and the employee must be told in writing.

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How it’s calculated

  • Daily wage = monthly wage ÷ 30
  • Hourly wage = daily wage ÷ 8
  • Deduction = daily wage × days absent + hourly wage × late hours

Example

Wage 9,000 SAR, absent for 2 days without permission:

  • Daily wage: 9,000 ÷ 30 = 300
  • Deduction: 300 × 2 = 600 SAR
  • Wage after the deduction: 8,400 SAR

Good to know

  • Days off with an approved reason, such as sick leave with a medical report, follow their own rules; see the sick leave calculator.
  • The total deducted in one month is capped at half the wage (Article 92).

Absence deduction calculator: common questions

How is the daily wage worked out?

The monthly wage divided by 30. On a 9,000 SAR wage, one day is 300 SAR.

Is there a limit on deductions?

Yes. Under Article 92, deductions in a month can’t be more than half the wage, unless a court orders otherwise.

Is absence also a disciplinary matter?

It can be. Any penalty beyond the unpaid days must follow the company’s approved work regulations, and the employee must be told in writing.

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