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Freelancer Rate Calculator

Calculate your hourly, project, and retainer rates

The Freelancer Rate Calculator helps independent contractors and consultants determine appropriate pricing for their services. It considers your desired annual income, billable hours, overhead costs, and profit margin to calculate an hourly or project rate. This calculator ensures you're pricing your work fairly and covering all business expenses while earning a sustainable income. It accounts for unpaid time like marketing, administration, and professional development. Many freelancers undercharge because they don't understand their true cost of doing business. This tool helps you set confident prices that reflect your value and experience. Whether you're a freelance writer, designer, consultant, or other service provider, this calculator helps you establish rates that support your business goals.

Income & Hours

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1500 billable hours/year

Costs & Taxes

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Hourly Rate
$76
per hour
Daily Rate
$611
per 8-hour day
Project Rate
$3056
per 40-hour project
Monthly Retainer
$12224
per month (160 hours)

Annual Financial Breakdown

Required Annual Revenue$114600
Taxes (25%)-$28650
Business Expenses-$5000
Health Insurance-$3600
Retirement Contribution-$6000
Annual Take-Home$71350

Monthly Breakdown

Monthly Revenue Target$9550
Monthly Taxes-$2388
Monthly Business Costs-$1217
Monthly Take-Home$5946

Hours Breakdown

Total Hours Available2000 hours
Billable Hours (75%)1500 hours
Non-billable Hours500 hours

Rate Comparison

Hourly Rate$76.40/hour
Daily Rate$611.20/day
Project Rate$3056.00/project
Monthly Retainer$12224.00/month

💡 Freelancer Tips

  • • Account for non-billable time (admin, marketing, training)
  • • Factor in vacation and sick days when calculating available hours
  • • Consider raising rates annually to account for inflation
  • • Build in buffer for slow periods and client acquisition
  • • Set aside 30-40% of income for taxes and business expenses

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