Freelance Rate Calculator

Find the hourly rate you need to charge to match your desired income after expenses and taxes.

What you want to actually keep after everything

Include income tax + self-employment tax (~15.3%)

Software, equipment, insurance, etc.

Typically 50-60% of total work time is billable

Vacation, sick days, holidays

Minimum Hourly Rate
$0
Suggested Rate (+20% buffer) $0
Annual Billable Hours 0

Income Breakdown

Gross Revenue Needed $0
Taxes (~30%) -$0
Business Expenses -$0
Health Insurance -$0
Take-Home Income $0

Equivalent Full-Time Salary

To make this same take-home as an employee, you'd need a salary of approximately:

$0

(Accounts for employer benefits like health insurance, retirement matching, paid time off)

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