How to Use Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Work backward from your target income, expenses, billable hours and time off to the hourly (and day) rate you should charge as a freelancer.
Open the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator tool →What is Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator?
Find the hourly rate you need to hit your income goal. It's completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — so it's fast and private.
How to use Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
- Open the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator tool.
- Enter your details or values.
- The result is calculated instantly.
- Copy or use the result. Everything runs in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
Frequently asked questions
How does it set my rate?
It works backwards from your target income, billable hours and expenses to the hourly rate you need to charge.
Why is my needed rate higher than a salary equivalent?
Freelancers cover their own taxes, benefits, unpaid admin time and gaps between clients, so the rate must account for all of it.
Is my data uploaded?
No — it's calculated locally.
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Open Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator →