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Freelance Rate Calculator

Work out a target hourly rate from desired annual income, yearly expenses, billable hours, and time off.

Estimates only — not financial, tax, or legal advice. Rules and rates vary by location and situation.

Min hourly rate

76.67

How to use

  1. Enter desired annual income and business expenses.
  2. Enter billable hours per week and weeks off.
  3. Read the suggested minimum hourly rate.

Features

  • Income + expenses ÷ billable hours
  • Accounts for time off
  • Local estimate

Privacy & how it works

This calculator runs entirely in your browser with JavaScript. Your inputs are not uploaded to ToolsWeb servers for this tool. Privacy Policy · Disclaimer.

FAQ

Does this include taxes?expand_more

Only if you fold taxes into expenses or income goals yourself. It is not a tax calculator.

Is this calculator free?expand_more

Yes. No signup required.

Are my numbers uploaded?expand_more

No. Calculations run in your browser. Inputs are not sent to ToolsWeb servers for this tool.

Is this professional advice?expand_more

No. Results are estimates for general information. See our Disclaimer for health, finance, and related tools.