Freelance Rate Calculator

Know your number — what you must charge to thrive, not just survive

Your Income Goals

Annual Take-Home Target

Annual Business Expenses

Tax Rate 25%

10%Self-employed avg50%

Your Working Hours

Hours / Week

Weeks Off / Year

Retainer Hrs / Mo

Non-Billable Time (admin, marketing, calls) 30%

0%Typical freelancer60%

Your Rates

$—

Minimum Hourly Rate

Half Day

$—

4 hours

Full Day

$—

8 hours

5-Day Project

$—

40 hours

Monthly Retainer

$—

20 hrs/month

Desired take-home—

Business expenses—

Tax provision—

Billable hours / year—

Gross income needed—