Freelance rate calculator
Work out what to charge per hour and per day so you hit your income goal after tax, costs and unpaid time. Everything runs in your browser. Nothing is saved or sent.
How the freelance rate is calculated
The calculator adds the monthly income you want and your business costs, grosses that up for tax, and divides by the hours you can actually bill. Billable hours are fewer than working hours, because you also spend time finding clients, writing proposals and doing admin.
What most beginners get wrong
- They divide by 40 hours a week, but only part of the week is paid client work.
- They forget holidays, sick days and slow months, so the real yearly total is lower.
- They ignore tax and tool costs such as software, internet and a payment fee.
Your first clients
If your result feels high, start with a fixed price per project instead of an hourly rate, then check the hourly figure afterwards. Our free AI for Freelancing course shows how to find the first client and write a simple proposal.
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Start free →Frequently asked questions
Does this work in any currency?
Yes. Type your numbers in your own currency and the result comes back in the same currency.
Is my information saved?
No. The calculation runs in your browser and nothing is stored or sent.
What hourly rate should a beginner freelancer charge?
Start from the rate this calculator gives for your income goal, then test it against what clients in your market pay. Raise it as you collect proof of results.