Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Find the rate you must charge to reach your target income after expenses, taxes and unpaid time.

Desired yearly take-home income Yearly business expenses Estimated tax rate (%) Billable hours per week Weeks off per year

Why billable hours matter

Freelancers spend much of their time on admin and sales, so billable hours are usually 20-30 per week, not 40. This calculator grosses up your income goal for taxes and expenses, then divides by the hours you can actually bill.