Salary to Hourly Calculator – South Africa
Convert your South African annual salary into an hourly rate. The standard maximum work week in South Africa is 45 hours under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). This calculator uses 45 hours per week and 52 weeks per year.
South Africa's Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) sets the maximum ordinary working hours at 45 per week (9 hours per day for a 5-day week, or 8 hours per day for a 6-day week). Employees are entitled to at least 21 consecutive days of paid annual leave. South Africa has a national minimum wage that is reviewed annually.
Example Salary to Hourly Conversions – South Africa
| Annual Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| R150,000 | R64.10 |
| R250,000 | R106.84 |
| R400,000 | R170.94 |
| R600,000 | R256.41 |
| R900,000 | R384.62 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The maximum ordinary working hours are 45 per week under the BCEA (9 hours/day for a 5-day week).
Divide your annual salary by 2,340 (45 x 52). Example: R300,000 / 2,340 = R128.21/hour.
The national minimum wage is approximately R27.58 per hour as of 2024 for most workers.
Employees are entitled to at least 21 consecutive days (15 working days) of paid annual leave per year.