Freelance Rate Calculator

Know exactly what to charge — hourly, daily, and per project.

Target annual take-home ($)Annual business expenses ($)Effective tax rate (%)Billable hours / weekWeeks worked / yearTypical project size (hours)Project risk buffer (%)

Minimum hourly rate

$101

Day rate (8h)

$810

Typical project quote

$4,857

Monthly retainer estimate

$10,954

Gross revenue needed: $121,429/year

Billable hours/year: 1200

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