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Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Work backward from your annual income goal to a billable hourly rate that includes expenses, taxes, time off, and non-billable admin time.

Required hourly rate$86.54

Billable hours/year1,128

Revenue target/year$97,500.00

Monthly revenue target$8,125.00

Why your rate must be higher than your salary math

A freelancer pays for unpaid sales time, admin, equipment, software, benefits, taxes, and gaps between projects. A sustainable rate accounts for billable hours, not just hours worked.