Freelance rate calculator
The hourly rate you need to hit your income goal
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How to use it
- Enter your numbers.
- The result updates as you type.
- Change any value to see a different outcome.
Questions
Why is a freelance rate higher than an employee’s hourly pay?
A freelancer pays their own tax, insurance, equipment and holidays and cannot bill every hour of the week. The rate has to cover all of that, not only the hours spent on client work.
Is anything I enter stored?
No. Calculations happen in your browser and nothing you type is sent or saved.
Is it free?
Yes, you can use it for free. A subscription removes limits and unlocks premium tools.