Freelancer Rate Calculator

Calculate your ideal freelance hourly and project rates based on salary goals, expenses, taxes, and billable hours.

Desired Annual Salary ($)

Annual Business Expenses ($)

Software, equipment, insurance, office, etc.

Annual Self-Employment Tax Rate (%)

Profit Margin (%)

Buffer for growth, savings, emergencies

Working Weeks Per Year

52 weeks minus vacation/holidays

Hours Per Week

Billable Percentage (%)

Typically 60-75%. Rest is admin, marketing, learning.

Average Project Duration (hours)

Hourly Rate

Daily Rate (8h)

Project Rate

Monthly Revenue

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