Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

The hourly rate you must charge to hit your income goal after taxes and expenses.

Target annual income ($):

Billable hours / week:

Billable weeks / year:

Tax rate (%):

Business expenses (% of revenue):

How to use

Enter target income, billable hours, tax and expense rates, then click Calculate.

Why is the rate higher than a salary hourly?

Freelancers pay self-employment tax, get no paid leave, and have unbilled hours — typically 2-3x the equivalent salary hourly.

How many billable hours should I assume?

Most freelancers bill 20-25 of 40 hours weekly. Be honest about admin and marketing time.

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