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.
Frequently asked questions
How many working hours are there in a month?
At 40 hours a week and 52 weeks a year, there are about 173.3 working hours a month (2 080 ÷ 12). At 45 hours a week, it's 195 hours a month.
What is R150 an hour per month?
At 40 hours a week, R150 an hour is R150 × 2 080 ÷ 12 = R26 000 a month, or R312 000 a year, before tax.
Is this before or after tax?
The figures are gross, before PAYE and UIF. To see what you'll actually take home, use the take-home pay calculator.