Freelance Rate Calculator
Figure out exactly what to charge so you hit your income goals after taxes, expenses, and time off.
Income & Expenses
Availability
Hourly Rate
$58.96
Daily Rate
$353.74
Weekly Rate
$1,768.71
Monthly Target
$7,222.22
Annual Revenue Needed
$86,666.67
Income + Expenses + Taxes · 245 billable days · 1,470 hours/year
What-If Scenarios (Utilization)
Not every working hour is billable. Adjust your rate based on how much of your time you can actually bill.
Part-time / ramp-up
50%
$117.91/hr
$707.48/day
Typical freelancer
70%
$84.22/hr
$505.34/day
Highly booked
85%
$69.36/hr
$416.17/day
Maximum capacity
100%
$58.96/hr
$353.74/day
Industry Benchmarks (Hourly, USD)
Your calculated rate of $58.96/hr is within the typical range for this field.
| Field | Low | Mid | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Development | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| Graphic Design | $35 | $75 | $150 |
| Content Writing | $25 | $60 | $120 |
| Consulting | $75 | $150 | $350 |
| Photography | $40 | $100 | $250 |
| Digital Marketing | $40 | $85 | $175 |
About This Tool
Figure out what to actually charge per hour or per project based on your real expenses and income goals. Most freelancers pick a number out of thin air — this tool does the math so you're not accidentally working for less than minimum wage after expenses.
How to Use
- 1Enter your annual income goal and estimated expenses
- 2Set how many billable hours you work per week
- 3Account for vacation days and non-billable time
- 4Get your minimum hourly and daily rates
Why Use This?
Undercharging is the number one mistake freelancers make. Once you see the actual math — taxes, software, insurance, unbillable hours — you realize that $30/hour freelance rate is really $12/hour take-home. This tool shows you the truth.