Payroll Management Articles

Overview

Playroll does not offer salary advances to employees under any circumstances. Our payroll structure is standardized and aligned with monthly payroll cycles, ensuring consistency and compliance across all jurisdictions.

Requesting an Advance

If you require a salary advance for urgent reasons, please reach out directly to your client or manager. They can contact Playroll on your behalf to explore any possible solutions or exceptions based on their discretion.

If an employee’s expenses are both logged and approved before the payroll cut-off date, the approved expenses will be included in that month’s salary payment. 

If the expenses are only approved after the cut-off date then they will be paid out in the following months payroll cycle.

Playroll’s Cost Calculator makes it easy to estimate the net salary an employee will receive after taxes and deductions.

By entering key details such as country, salary amount, and currency, you can quickly generate a detailed breakdown showing gross and net pay — helping you plan hiring costs with confidence.

Step-by-Step: Generating a Net Salary Estimate

✅ Step 1: Log in and Open the Tools Section

Log into the Playroll platform and select Tools from the left-hand panel.

✅ Step 2: Select the Hiring Country

Use the dropdown menu to select the country where you plan to hire.

✅ Step 3: Choose the Calculation Method

Select whether to base the calculation on Gross Salary or Total Cost to Employer.

✅ Step 4: Choose Monthly or Annual Projection

Toggle between viewing the cost on a monthly or annual basis.

✅ Step 5: Select Your Display Currency

Choose whether you’d like the calculation in local or billing currency, then enter the salary amount.

✅ Step 6: Click "Get Quote"

Once ready, click the Get Quote button to generate the estimate.

• Note: If the salary entered is below the country’s minimum requirement, the quote will not be generated.

✅ Step 7: View the Net Salary

The quote will display a detailed breakdown. Expand the Gross Salary section to view the estimated net salary.

Please note: This is only an estimate. The final net salary may vary based on tax changes and employee-provided information during onboarding. Playroll does not guarantee net salary amounts.

Employee salary payment dates are territory-specific and depend on local payroll regulations. However, in most cases, salaries are paid between the 25th and the last working day of each month.

How to Confirm the Payment Date

To find the exact salary payment date for a specific employee, refer to the employment addendum issued during onboarding. This document outlines all payroll terms, including the confirmed monthly payment date for that employee.

Why Payment Dates Vary

Variations in payment dates are typically due to:

• Country-specific labor and payroll regulations
• Public holidays and banking schedules
• Agreements stated in the employee's contract or addendum

Need Help Locating the Addendum?

If you’re unsure where to find the addendum, contact our Support team. They will provide you with the relevant guidance and support.

Yes, in some cases, employees can be paid in a currency different from the local currency of their country of employment. However, this depends on local legal and compliance requirements.

Compliance Considerations

Before offering payment in a foreign currency, it is critical to verify its legality in the employee’s country. Consider the following factors:

• Local labor regulations
• Currency control laws
• Taxation implications

How to Confirm Eligibility

To determine whether foreign currency payments are allowed in a specific country, consult your assigned Customer Success Manager (CSM). They will provide up-to-date information based on local laws and Playroll’s compliance guidance.

The Playroll platform also provides options for foreign currency payments during step 2 of the Add Employee workflow—if legally permissible in the selected territory.

Below is an example of where alternative currency payments are available within the platform.