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Freelance-rate calculator

Turn an annual income target, overhead and billable capacity into an hourly rate.

Your inputs

Starting values are examples, not recommended rates.

Your estimate

Hourly rate
65.22USD
Annual billable hours
1,104hours
Annual revenue target
72,000USD

The income target is before personal tax. Allow for unpaid sales/admin time. This is a cost-based starting point, not a market-rate recommendation.

How this tool works

Hourly rate = (annual target + annual business costs) / (working weeks × hours per week × billable share).

What should I check before using the result?

The income target is before personal tax. Allow for unpaid sales/admin time. This is a cost-based starting point, not a market-rate recommendation.