Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Set your freelance rate properly: include business costs, holidays and quiet weeks, and tax, to find the hourly rate that pays what you need.

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How to use the freelance rate calculator

  1. Type your numbers in the boxes (pick your currency or units if asked).
  2. The answer updates as you type: no button to press.
  3. Copy the result, or share it on WhatsApp with one tap.

Questions

Why are billable hours lower than working hours?

Sales, admin, emails and learning take time you cannot bill: 20–30 billable hours a week is normal.

Is my data private?

Yes. Everything happens inside your own browser: nothing you type or choose is uploaded to us or anyone else.

Is it free?

Completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no limit on how many times you use it. Light ads keep the site running.