Salary to hourly rate calculator

Convert between monthly salary, annual salary and hourly rate. Useful for freelancing, comparing job offers and overtime.

How it's calculated

Hourly rate = annual salary ÷ (hours per week × weeks per year). At 40 hours a week and 52 weeks, that's 2 080 hours a year (about 173.3 hours a month). So R25 000 a month works out to roughly R144 an hour.

Working hours in South Africa

Under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, ordinary hours may not exceed 45 hours a week. Overtime is paid at 1.5× your normal rate (2× on Sundays and public holidays, unless you normally work Sundays).

Freelancing?

If you're moving from a salary to freelance work, charge well above your old hourly rate. You'll cover your own leave, medical aid, retirement, equipment and the hours you can't bill. Many freelancers aim for 1.5–2× their salaried hourly rate.