Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Use our Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator to get detailed, real-world breakdowns with interactive charts and scenario analyses.

Freelance Pricing Strategy

Determine your professional hourly rate by calculating real costs, taxes, and desired profit margins.

Financial Targets
$
(Amount you want to "take home")
Work Capacity
Hours
(Exclude admin, marketing, sales)
MINIMUM BILLABLE HOURLY RATE
$0
Gross Revenue Needed: $0 / yr
REVENUE COMPONENT ANNUAL AMOUNT
Desired Net Profit $0
Tax Provision (Self-Employment) +$0
Business Overhead +$0
Safety & Admin Buffer +$0
GROSS REVENUE TARGET $0
Productivity Profile
Billable Hours / Yr
0
Day Rate (8h)
$0

How to Use Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator in 3 Easy Steps

1

Step 1

Input your standard values on the left.

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Step 2

Turn on 'Pro Mode' to add real-world variables like inflation and taxes.

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Step 3

Review the interactive chart and detailed breakdown on the right.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our tool uses robust financial formulas that factor in inflation, taxes, and degradation to give you the most realistic projection possible.

Yes, all advanced features including PDF export and interactive charts are 100% free.

You can locally save your calculation using the Save button, but we do not store your financial data on our servers out of respect for your privacy.