Freelance Rate Calculator
Most freelancers undercharge because they divide by 2,080 hours. You don't bill 2,080 hours — nobody does. Enter your real numbers.
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Common questions
Why billable hours instead of 2,080?
Because you don't bill 2,080 hours — nobody does. Dividing your target salary by full-time hours is why most freelancers undercharge. Enter your realistic billable hours per week instead.
What is the profit margin for?
It's a buffer for slow months — income protection, not greed. The calculator also shows the break-even rate with no margin, which is, as the tool puts it, what poverty charges. Charge the top number.
What should I charge per day?
Use the day rate the calculator shows — your hourly rate times eight hours. Quote day rates when clients think in days, not hours.