Freelance Rate Calculator

Convert a salary goal into the hourly rate you actually need to charge.

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Enable JavaScript to use the interactive Freelance Rate Calculator. The input fields and calculations run in your browser.

How it works

Required rate = (target income + business expenses) ÷ (1 − tax %) ÷ billable hours. Billable hours exclude holidays, admin, marketing and sick days — the step most new freelancers skip.

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