Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate your minimum viable freelance rate from your target income, expenses, and tax rate.
Your Numbers
Minimum Hourly Rate
$84/hr
Gross needed: $121,429/year
Rate Breakdown
| Period | Rate | Copy |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $84 | |
| Daily (8 hrs) | $675 | |
| Weekly (30 billable hrs) | $2,530 | |
| Monthly | $10,119 |
Project Estimates
| Project Size | Hours | Estimate | Copy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (1 week) | 40 hrs | $3,373 | |
| Medium (1 month) | 160 hrs | $13,492 | |
| Large (2.5 months) | 400 hrs | $33,730 |
Tips
- Add 15–20% to project quotes to cover revision rounds and scope creep.
- Expect 30–40% of your work time to be non-billable (admin, sales, meetings).
- These are minimum rates — charge more as your expertise and demand grow.
About Freelance Rate Calculator
The Freelance Rate Calculator helps independent contractors and consultants determine the minimum hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rates they need to charge in order to meet their income goals after accounting for business expenses and taxes. Enter your desired net income, anticipated annual expenses, effective tax rate, and expected billable hours to instantly see a full rate breakdown and project price estimates for small, medium, and large engagements.
Private & free — this tool runs entirely in your browser.
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