Freelancer rate calculator — hourly and day rates
Turn the take-home income you want into an hourly and day rate. It calculates entirely in your browser (0 uploads, works offline).
How to use it
- Enter the annual take-home you want.
- Set your working days, billable hours, expenses and tax buffer.
- Read your hourly and day rate.
FAQ
How do I set my freelance rate for free?
Enter the income you want to keep, your working days and billable hours, and this page grosses the figure up for tax and expenses and divides by your billable hours to give a rate — on your device with no upload.
Why is the rate higher than my target divided by hours?
Because not every working hour is billable, and you must cover expenses and tax out of your billings. The calculator accounts for all three so your rate actually delivers your target.
Is my data uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs in your browser and nothing is transmitted or stored, which you can verify by turning off your Wi-Fi.
What tax buffer should I use?
Use a percentage that reflects your expected tax plus a safety margin. Freelancers often set aside 20–30%; adjust to your situation.
Limits
A pricing guide from your inputs; it is not a tax computation. Pair it with the tax calculators for filing.
Related
The 44ADA calculator estimates presumptive tax; the income tax calculator handles the rest.
Bookmark this page (Ctrl+D, or ⌘D on Mac) or install the app — it works offline the next time you need it.