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Pro rata salary in South Africa refers to calculating a proportional salary based on the actual days worked in a month, using the standard divisor of 21.67 working days per month. This is commonly used for part-time work, temporary positions, or when employees join or leave during a pay period.
The calculator uses the standard pro rata formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the proportional salary by dividing the actual days worked by the standard working days in a month (21.67) and multiplying by the full monthly salary.
Details: Accurate pro rata salary calculation ensures fair compensation for partial work periods, compliance with labor laws, and proper payroll processing for temporary or part-time employment arrangements.
Tips: Enter the full monthly salary in ZAR and the actual number of days worked. The calculator will compute the proportional salary amount based on South Africa's standard of 21.67 working days per month.
Q1: Why is 21.67 used as the divisor?
A: 21.67 represents the average number of working days per month in South Africa (260 working days per year ÷ 12 months = 21.67).
Q2: Does this include public holidays?
A: The 21.67 factor already accounts for public holidays and typical leave days in the South African working calendar.
Q3: How is this different from hourly rate calculation?
A: Pro rata by days is simpler and commonly used for monthly-paid employees, while hourly calculations are typically used for workers paid by the hour.
Q4: Is this calculation legally binding?
A: While this follows standard practice, specific employment contracts or collective agreements may dictate alternative calculation methods.
Q5: Can this be used for partial months at the start/end of employment?
A: Yes, this is the primary use case - calculating salary for employees who don't work a full month.