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Freelance hourly-rate calculator
Price your time from the income you want—not just the hourly wage you used to earn. Include non-billable time, overhead, and a tax allowance.
Results are estimates for planning. Review the assumptions and verify important decisions with the right official or qualified source.
quick instructions
Use it in three steps.
- 1Enter your numbers. Use the hints beside each field to choose a realistic starting point.
- 2Review the assumptions. The result updates in your browser as you change an input.
- 3Use the estimate to plan. Compare scenarios and verify important decisions with the right official source.
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estimated result
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Suggested minimum hourly rate
$0.00
0 billable hours per week
Annual revenue target
$0
Income goal plus tax allowance and overhead
Non-billable reality
40 hrs/week
Time left for sales, admin, and delivery
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How to use this estimate
- Billable hours are usually lower than total hours worked because sales and admin take time.
- A project rate may be easier to sell than an hourly rate, but use an hourly floor to protect your margin.
- Review taxes, insurance, retirement, and local business costs with a qualified professional.
Common questions
Why is the rate higher than my old salary equivalent?+
Freelancers pay for non-billable time, business costs, unpaid leave, and their own benefits and tax reserves.
Should I show this rate to clients?+
Use it as your internal floor. Your public quote can be hourly, fixed-price, milestone-based, or value-based.
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