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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.
You should charge at least
$78.26/hr
≈ $626.09/day · 1,150 billable hrs/yr
🔒 This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your data is never 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.