How the CLT hourly rate is calculated
Unlike a freelancer, a CLT employee already has a fixed rate and hours set by contract. To find the hourly rate, the weekly hours are converted into an equivalent monthly figure and the salary is divided by it.
Formula used
Monthly hours = (weekly hours ÷ 6) × 30 — the same logic behind the official payroll divisors used in Brazil (e.g. 220h for a 44h/week schedule, the most common CLT arrangement). Hourly rate = monthly salary ÷ monthly hours.
What it's useful for
Handy for comparing your CLT hourly value against a freelance/contractor hourly proposal (see the freelancer rate calculator, which uses a different formula since it must bake in costs and unpaid vacation time).
Frequently asked questions
Why divide by 6 days instead of 7?
Because the standard CLT schedule assumes 6 working days a week (accounting for the paid weekly rest day), producing the historical 220h divisor for a 44h week.
Is this the same math as the freelancer calculator?
No. A freelancer needs to bake costs, taxes and unpaid time off into the hourly rate; a CLT employee already has those guaranteed separately, so the math here is more direct.
Does this include overtime?
No, this is the regular hourly rate. Overtime carries a minimum 50% premium over it (100% on Sundays/holidays, unless a different agreement applies).