Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Calculate the minimum hourly rate you need to charge to hit your income goals.
Enter your numbers
What you want to take home (after covering overhead)
Realistic hours you can bill clients (not total hours worked)
Weeks after holidays, sick days, and unpaid time off (typically 46–50)
Software, taxes, insurance, equipment, marketing - typically 15–30%
Formula
Rate = (Income ÷ Billable Hours) ÷ (1 − Overhead%)
Results
Enter your income and hours to see your minimum rate
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Your real numbers, updated in real time - no manual calculation needed.
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