Hourly Rate Calculator for Freelancers
Work out an hourly rate from income goals, billable hours, expenses, tax buffer, and time off.
Use this calculator in your browser, review its inputs and assumptions, then continue to a full invoice or quote when ready.
How to use this calculator
Enter your target take-home income, operating costs, working weeks, realistic billable hours, and tax buffer. The result converts annual needs into a sustainable hourly floor rather than assuming every working hour can be billed.
Understand the result
The calculation runs in your browser and exposes its inputs so you can check the result. It is intended for planning and does not replace tax, legal, lending, or accounting advice.