Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Calculate your optimal freelance hourly rate.

Setting the right hourly rate is one of the toughest hurdles for freelancers. Charge too little and you’ll struggle to cover taxes, healthcare, and unpaid admin time; charge too much and prospects may pass you by. This calculator reverse-engineers your ideal rate by accounting for billable hours, business overhead, time off, and desired annual income. Simply plug in your targets and expenses, then see a realistic minimum rate alongside stretch goals for higher profit margins. Whether you’re a designer, developer, or virtual assistant, use the output as a data-backed starting point for negotiations — and tweak the inputs anytime as your career evolves.