Salary Arrears Calculator
Works out the arrears owed when a pay revision raises the monthly salary, by multiplying the difference by the number of months of back pay.
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How the calculation works
The monthly difference is simply the new salary minus the old salary, which is the extra amount due for each month affected by the revision.
Multiplying that monthly difference by the number of arrears months gives the total back pay owed for the period already worked.
For a rise from 15,000 to 18,000 taka over 6 months the difference is 3,000 per month and the total arrears come to 18,000 taka.
Common mistakes
- Counting the wrong number of months is the commonest error, because arrears usually run from the effective date of the revision to the current pay month.
- Arrears are calculated on the difference in basic pay, so adding allowances that did not change will inflate the amount owed.
When to use it
- Use it after a pay scale revision to check the lump sum your employer owes for the months already worked at the old rate.
- Use it when settling a delayed increment to confirm the back pay figure matches the difference between the old and new salary.
Worked example
Going from 15,000 taka to 18,000 taka a month with 6 months of arrears gives a monthly difference of 3,000 taka and total arrears of 18,000 taka.
Common questions
How do I count the arrears months?
Count from the month the revision takes effect up to and including the last month still paid at the old rate, which is the period over which the difference is owed.
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