Hire a Web Developer in Pretoria
Pretoria has more than 20 web developers listed, so you have real choice. Hourly starting prices run from R60 to R750 across 17 of the listings, a wide spread, so read what each one includes before you choose on price alone. Contact developers directly, or post a free brief - both are free.
What a web developer costs in Pretoria
Typical rate
R350 per hour
Median of 17 listings priced per hour
Middle half of listings
R200 to R400
Full range
R60 to R750
Most common pricing
Per hour: 17 of 30 priced listings. 12 charge per deliverable, 1 charge per month.
Nationwide for comparison
R3,000 per deliverable
Median of 134 listings across South Africa
Figures from FreelanceLocals listings, October 2026. These are starting prices set by each freelancer. Most Pretoria listings are priced per hour, and a dozen quote a fixed price for a deliverable instead.
See rates for every serviceHow to hire on FreelanceLocals
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Browse or brief
Look through the freelancers above, or post a free brief that says what you need, when you need it and your budget.
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Compare and contact
Check each freelancer's starting price, experience and description, then contact the ones that suit your budget.
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Agree the scope
Settle what you will receive, the timeline and how payment works in writing before work starts. FreelanceLocals does not check freelancers' credentials, so look at their examples first.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a web developer cost in Pretoria?
On FreelanceLocals the median starting price is R350 per hour, from 17 listings priced that way (October 2026). Half of those listings start between R200 and R400. The gap between the cheapest and dearest hourly listings is wide, so compare experience as well as the rate. Freelancers set their own prices, so compare several and ask what is included.
How do I hire a web developer in Pretoria?
Browse the Pretoria listings and contact two or three developers directly, or post a free brief. Say what you want built, which platform or tools you already use, whether you want meetings in person or online, and your budget and deadline.
What is the difference between a web developer and a web designer?
A designer plans how a site looks and feels, while a developer builds it so it works: forms, logins, payments and connections to other systems. Many freelancers do both. Check which one your quote actually covers before you agree to it.
How long does a web development project take?
A simple business site can take a few weeks. A custom web application with logins, payments or integrations usually takes months. Ask each developer for milestones and dates in writing, and expect your own feedback time to affect the schedule.
Does FreelanceLocals check Pretoria developers' skills?
No. Developers describe their own experience and results, and we do not check qualifications or past work. Look at live sites or code they have written, ask for a client reference, and agree the scope and code ownership in writing before you pay a deposit.
