Helps freelancers calculate exactly what they must charge per hour to cover business expenses, taxes, and hit their desired net salary.
Freelance Hourly Rate
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How to Use This Calculator
Enter your desired net annual salary, business expenses, and billable hours per week.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a freelance rate so much higher than a normal salary?
Freelancers must pay double the FICA taxes (self-employment tax), cover their own benefits, buy their own equipment, and account for unbillable admin time.
Why is the result in the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator so high?
Freelancers pay double FICA taxes, buy their own health insurance, and have unbillable admin time. The Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator accounts for all of this.
Does the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator assume a 40-hour week?
No! The Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator lets you input “Billable Hours”—which is usually only 20-25 hours a week for most freelancers.
How does the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator handle vacation?
You input your desired weeks off, and the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator compresses your required revenue into the remaining working weeks.
Is the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator suitable for agencies?
Yes, solo-agencies and consultants rely heavily on the math provided by the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator to remain profitable.