Freelance Rate Calculator
Find the hourly rate you need to hit your income goal.
This tool provides educational estimates and general guidance only. It is not legal, tax, accounting, or financial advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources or consult a qualified professional before making decisions.
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Tell us your income goal and billable hours.
What this tool does
Many freelancers undercharge because they price off a salary number without accounting for expenses, taxes, and unbillable time. This calculator works backward from your take-home goal to the hourly rate you actually need.
How it’s calculated
We add your income goal and business expenses, gross that up for your tax buffer, then divide by your realistic billable hours per year to get an hourly and day rate.
Important limitations
This is a planning estimate. Price by the value you deliver where you can, and revisit your rate as demand and skills grow.
Frequently asked questions
Start from your desired take-home income, add your business expenses, gross it up for taxes, and divide by your realistic billable hours per year. This tool does that math for you and also shows a day rate.
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