Many freelancers struggle with pricing. This calculator takes the guesswork out of your rates by reverse-engineering your desired annual income, accounting for business expenses, self-employment taxes, and non-billable time like vacations and admin work.
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Price Your Services with Confidence
Calculate the hourly or daily rate you need to charge to meet your financial goals as a freelancer. Pro business tools by FusioFiles. Fast, free, and private.
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About Price Your Services with Confidence
1
Income Goal
Specify your desired annual take-home pay (net income).
2
Business Costs
List your monthly expenses for software, hardware, insurance, and marketing.
3
Time Allocation
Enter your planned vacation weeks and average billable hours per week.
Key Features
Net Income Goal
Start with the amount you actually want to take home after everything else is paid.
Tax & Expense Planning
Automatically factor in your estimated tax bracket and recurring business costs.
Realistic Billable Hours
Calculate rates based on actual client-facing hours, not just a 40-hour work week.
Frequently Asked Questions
As a freelancer, your rate must cover costs that employers usually pay, such as taxes, health insurance, equipment, and unbillable admin time.
Most full-time freelancers find that 20-30 hours per week is a realistic limit for billable client work.
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