Freelance Rate Calculator
Turn an annual income goal into an hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly rate that reflects real working time.
Pricing depends on market demand, skill level, and positioning. Treat this as a floor, not a final answer.
Calculator
Results update as you type
Example
A freelancer targeting $75,000.00 annually with 4 vacation weeks and 30% non-billable time needs a rate around $74.44 per hour.
Formula
The math behind the result
How it works
A clean flow from input to answer
- 1Set your income goal and annual expenses.
- 2Account for vacation and non-billable time.
- 3Review the minimum rate and compare it with the market.
FAQ
Common questions
Why include non-billable time?
Because admin, proposals, and follow-up reduce the hours you can actually invoice.
Should I use the minimum rate as my real rate?
Usually no. It is the floor needed to hit your target, not necessarily the market price.
Does this handle taxes?
It estimates business economics, but you should add tax planning separately if needed.
Can this be used for consulting?
Yes. Consulting is one of the strongest use cases for this tool.
What if the rate seems too high?
That usually means the income goal, buffer, or non-billable assumptions need review.