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Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Calculate the minimum hourly rate you need to charge to hit your income goals.

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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%)

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