Freelance hourly rate calculator
Calculate a sustainable freelance hourly rate using your target take-home income, overhead, tax reserve, working weeks, and billable hours.
Overhead included
Tax reserve
Billable-hour planning
How to Use
- 1
Enter your target annual take-home pay and business expenses.
- 2
Set billable hours, working weeks, and estimated tax reserve.
- 3
Review the hourly, daily, and annual revenue targets.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the rate calculated?
Required revenue equals target take-home pay divided by one minus the tax rate, plus deductible overhead. Divide revenue by annual billable hours.
Is this tax advice?
No. It uses a simplified flat tax reserve and assumes overhead is deductible. Use your actual local tax rules when setting prices.
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