Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate the hourly rate you need to charge to be profitable.
Your target hourly rate is:
💡 Useful Concepts
- Net Salary: The amount of money you want to take home each year, after paying business costs and taxes.
- Business Costs: All expenses required to run your business, like software, hardware, accounting fees, and marketing.
- Billable Hours: The actual number of hours you can bill to clients. This is always lower than your total working hours because of time spent on admin, marketing, and client communication.
- Non-Billable Time: The percentage of your work week spent on essential tasks that you cannot directly bill for. A typical freelancer spends 20-40% of their time on non-billable work.
⚠️ This calculator provides an estimate for educational purposes and is not business or financial advice. The calculated rate is a guideline based on your inputs. Consult with a financial advisor or accountant to determine your final pricing strategy.