Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Work out the hourly rate you need to charge to reach your target income as a freelancer. 🔒 Runs in your browser

Minimum hourly rate–
Day rate (8 hours)–
Billable hours per year–
Formula
  • Hourly rate = (Target income + Expenses) ÷ (Billable hours per week × Working weeks)

How to use the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

  1. Choose your currency if the calculator uses amounts.
  2. Enter your own numbers in the fields (the examples are only a starting point).
  3. Results update instantly as you type.
  4. Check the formulas below the results, and copy the results to share them.

About this tool

Freelancers rarely bill 40 hours a week: admin, sales and holidays take time. This calculator uses only billable hours so your rate really covers your income and costs.

Frequently asked questions

How many billable hours should I plan?

Many freelancers bill 20–30 hours a week; the rest goes to admin, marketing and learning.

Are my numbers saved or sent anywhere?

No. Everything is calculated in your browser; only your currency choice is remembered on this device.

Is the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator free?

Yes. The Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator is completely free to use, with no sign-up and no limits on normal use.

Is my data safe?

Yes. This tool runs entirely in your web browser using JavaScript. Your text is never uploaded to our servers.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes, it works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers. No app to install.

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