Freelancer Rate Calculator

Calculate your required hourly and daily rates

£
The amount you want to take home after taxes and expenses
£
Software, equipment, insurance, accountant fees, etc.
%
Include income tax, national insurance, VAT reserve if applicable
days
Include holidays, sick days, and personal time off
%
Time spent on actual client work vs admin, marketing, etc. (typically 60-80%)
hours

Your Required Rates

Hourly Rate -- per billable hour
Daily Rate -- per working day

Calculation Breakdown

Desired Annual Income --
Business Expenses --
Pre-Tax Income Required --
Tax Rate --
Gross Income Required --
Working Days Per Year --
Billable Hours Per Day --
Total Billable Hours Per Year --

Gross Hourly Rate

--
What you charge clients

Effective Hourly Rate

--
What you actually earn (after all costs)

Session History

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