Freelance Rate Calculator

Estimate an hourly rate based on your annual income goal, business overhead, taxes, and the realistic number of billable hours you can sell.

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Why freelancers underprice themselves

Many rate discussions start from a salary number and ignore unpaid admin time, marketing, taxes, and business software. This calculator helps you work from a more realistic revenue target.

It is meant as a planning tool, not tax or legal advice, and should be adjusted to fit your market, skill level, and project complexity.

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