Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Calculate the hourly rate you need to charge as a freelancer, covering expenses, taxes and vacation. Free rate calculator.
Frequently asked questions
- Why is my rate higher than salary divided by hours?
- Because you must also cover self-employment taxes, business expenses, unpaid vacation and non-billable hours like sales and admin.
- What tax rate should I use?
- Your combined income and self-employment tax rate. In the US this is often 25-35% for freelancers.
- How many billable hours are realistic?
- Most freelancers bill 25-35 hours out of a 40-hour week once admin, marketing and learning are accounted for.
- Should I round the rate?
- Yes. Rounding up to a clean number like 85 or 100 also gives negotiating room and looks more confident.
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