Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Enter your income goal, expenses and work hours. The calculator finds the minimum hourly rate that covers your costs, a recommended rate with profit built in, project estimates and a yearly projection.
The amount you want to earn per month after costs.
Days you are available for client work.
Hours you can actually charge for. Be honest, not optimistic.
Software, internet, hardware.
Your effective tax percentage.
Margin above your minimum rate.
Billable hours / month
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Minimum hourly rate
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Recommended hourly rate
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Monthly gross needed
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Project price estimates
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Yearly projection
How to use
- Choose your currency and enter the monthly income you want to take home.
- Enter how many days per month you work and how many of those hours are actually billable.
- Add your monthly business expenses, your tax rate and the profit buffer you want.
- The calculator updates instantly: minimum rate, recommended rate, project estimates and a full yearly projection.
Note: This is a planning estimate, not financial advice. Tax rules differ by country and income level, so check with a local accountant for exact figures.