Freelancer Rate Calculator
63| 63|Take the guesswork out of pricing. Enter your desired annual salary, monthly business expenses, and typical billable hours per week — the calculator will show a minimum hourly rate and example project prices.
64| 64| 65| 65|How it works
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- Annual need = Desired salary + (Monthly expenses × 12) 68| 68|
- Billable hours per year = Billable hours per week × Weeks per year 69| 69|
- Base hourly = Annual need ÷ Billable hours per year 70| 70|
- Adjust for taxes/profit using the percentages inputs 71| 71|
Why use it
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- Ensure every project contributes to your financial goals 76| 76|
- Avoid undercharging and scope creep 77| 77|
- Free and privacy-friendly — calculations run locally in your browser 78| 78|
This tool is lightweight and intentionally simple — perfect for getting a quick, defensible rate to quote clients.
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