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How it works
Enter the annual income you want to take home, your realistic billable hours per week, the number of weeks you work per year, and your yearly business costs. The calculator divides your total required earnings by your billable hours to give the rate you need.
Frequently asked questions
What are billable hours?
Only the hours you can actually invoice — admin, marketing and breaks are not billable, so most freelancers bill far fewer hours than they work.
Should I include business costs?
Yes. Add software, equipment, insurance and other yearly costs so your rate covers them on top of your take-home target.
Is it free?
Yes, free and private — it runs entirely in your browser.