Freelance Rate Calculator: Hourly, Day & Project Rates

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Guide

How to use it

1. Enter the yearly income you want to take home and your yearly business expenses.
2. Set your estimated tax rate, working weeks, hours per week and the share of hours you can bill.
3. Read your minimum hourly, day and project rates, then round up when you quote.

Frequently asked questions

Is the freelance rate calculator free?

Yes. The freelance rate calculator is 100% free with no limits, no watermark and no paid tier.

Do I need an account or sign-up?

No. There is no account, sign-up or email required. Open the page and start using it.

Can I export or download my results?

Yes. Use Save results in the Free forever box to download your inputs and results as PDF, Excel (.xlsx) or CSV, or tap Send to phone to share them as a plain-text note (share sheet, copy, .txt file or QR code). Files are created in your browser and include the date generated.

How do I calculate my freelance hourly rate?

Add the income you want to keep (grossed up for taxes) to your yearly business costs and a profit buffer, then divide by the hours you can actually bill in a year. Example: $60,000 take-home at 25% tax is $80,000, plus $10,000 costs and a 10% buffer is $99,000; over 1,344 billable hours that is $73.66 an hour.

What billable percentage should I use?

Most freelancers bill 60–75% of their working hours. The rest goes to admin, sales, invoicing and learning. 70% is a sensible starting point.

What tax rate should I enter?

In the US, self-employed people pay about 15.3% self-employment tax plus federal and state income tax. 25–35% of profit is a common planning range, but your rate depends on your income and state. Estimates only, not tax advice.

Are my files or text uploaded anywhere?

No. This tool runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you enter or open is sent to our servers or stored by us.

Pricing

Free forever. Tips welcome.