Freelance Rate Calculator

Calculate your minimum viable rate based on actual costs, tax, and market positioning

Configuration
Living + business costs$2,000
Self-employment tax25%
Business growth buffer20%
Recommended Hourly Rate
$42/hr
Minimum
$36
Maximum
$52
Premium
$67
Daily Rate
$251
Weekly Rate
$1,257
Monthly Target
$3,520
Annual Target
$42,240
Project-Based Pricing
Small Project
$838
~20 hrs
Medium Project
$3,352
~80 hrs
Large Project
$8,381
~200 hrs
Billable hours this year: 1008 hrs out of 1440 total
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