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Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate a sustainable hourly rate from income goals, expenses, billable hours, and profit margin.
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About the Freelance Rate Calculator
Undercharging often comes from assuming 40 billable hours a week. Real freelancers spend time on sales, admin, and learning. This calculator uses realistic billable hours and shows the math.
Set income, expenses, days off, hours, and a buffer margin to get a recommended rate.
How to set your rate
- Enter desired annual income and yearly expenses.
- Set vacation days and realistic billable hours per week.
- Add a profit/buffer % and read the recommended hourly rate.
Frequently asked questions
Why not 40 hours?
Non-billable work is real. Many freelancers bill 20–30 hours/week on average.
Should I quote hourly or fixed?
Use this rate to price fixed quotes too — estimate hours, then add margin with the Quote Calculator.