Jobs & payroll tool
Estimate cesantías, prima & vacation pay
From monthly gross salary and days worked: proportional cesantías + 12% interest + prima + vacation days/value. Complements real salary data and net pay calculator.
Cesantías + prima + vacation estimator
See real job salaries: /salarios • Use with net salary tool: salario neto.
How the estimates work (reference)
- • Cesantías: 1 month salary per year (proportional: salary × days / 360).
- • Intereses: 12% annual on the cesantías amount, proportional to period.
- • Prima: Similar proportional (services bonus, typically paid Jun/Dec).
- • Vacaciones: 15 days per year → proportional days and approx value.
Reference: 2026-06-05. Sources: Código Sustantivo del Trabajo + actualizaciones (cesantías/prima ~1 mes por año; intereses 12%; vacaciones 15 días/año). Verifica con nómina o MinTrabajo.
Approximate only for orientation. Actual amounts depend on contract details, variable pay, exact rules and timing. Consult your employer, HR, or a professional. Not legal or payroll advice.
Questions
How are cesantías calculated in Colombia?
Roughly one month of salary per year worked (proportional: salary × days / 360). Deposited to a fund or paid on termination per contract.
What is included in prima de servicios?
Equivalent to 15 days salary per semester worked (or proportional). Paid in two installments (June and Dec). The calculator shows proportional total for reference.
