Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Work out the minimum hourly and day rate you need from your take-home goal, business costs, tax set-aside and realistic billable hours.
- Minimum hourly rate
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- Minimum day rate (8 h)
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- Revenue needed per year
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- Profit needed before set-aside
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- Billable hours per year
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New to this? Read the guide: How to Calculate Your Freelance Hourly Rate (With a Worked Example).
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