Interactive Freelance Rate Calculator
FinanceCalculate your true required hourly rate based on target income.
Income & Expenses
Software, gear, internet, marketing, etc.
Working Hours
You aren't paid for emails, marketing, or invoicing. 50-60% is standard.
Required Hourly Rate
per hour
Inc. 30% taxes
Per year
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How to Use Freelance Rate Calculator
Enter your desired annual take-home target income, your software or business expenses, how many weeks you want to take off, and your standard hours per week. Finally, estimate your "billable percentage" (hours you actually charge clients for vs administrative work). The calculator computes your exact required hourly rate to meet your target.
Enter your parameters
Configure the inputs for the Freelance Rate Calculator according to your specific needs.
View real-time results
The utility instantly processes your request and displays the calculated outputs directly in your browser.
Copy or Download
Click the copy icon next to the final output to instantly grab the result, or export it if applicable.