Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate the hourly rate you need to charge to hit a target annual income as a freelancer.
Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate the hourly rate you need to charge to hit a target annual income as a freelancer.
Real-World Examples
$100,000 income, 48 weeks, 30 hrs/week, $5,000 expenses
$73.61/hour
$30,000 income, 50 weeks, 15 hrs/week, $1,000 expenses
$41.33/hour
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Forgetting to include business expenses
Fix: Freelancers pay for software, equipment, and other costs that employees do not. Add these to your desired income to find the rate that truly covers your needs.
Using all 52 weeks without vacation
Fix: Most freelancers take time off. Use 46-48 weeks to account for holidays, sick days, and vacation, which raises the rate you need to charge.
Billing for non-billable hours
Fix: Admin, marketing, and client communication are not billable. Only count hours you can actually bill clients in the hours-per-week field.