Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate your hourly and daily rates based on income goals and business costs
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Set your financial targets and working schedule
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Business Costs & Benefits
Calculated Rates
Your recommended freelance rates based on your inputs
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Hourly Rate
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Daily Rate
Rate Breakdown
Monthly Rate$0
Annual Rate$0
Billable Hours/Year0
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Cost Analysis
Total Business Costs$0
Target Revenue$0
Income Goal$75,000
These rates include your income goal, business costs, taxes, and profit margin. Adjust your inputs to see how different scenarios affect your rates.
Business Expense Categories
Common business expenses to include in your calculations
Office & Equipment
Home office, equipment, software
- • Rent/mortgage
- • Internet
- • Computer
- • Software licenses
- • Office supplies
Professional Services
Legal, accounting, consulting
- • Lawyer
- • Accountant
- • Business consultant
- • Insurance
- • Professional memberships
Marketing & Sales
Website, advertising, networking
- • Website hosting
- • Business cards
- • Advertising
- • Conference fees
- • Networking events
Transportation
Travel, vehicle expenses
- • Gas
- • Vehicle maintenance
- • Public transport
- • Client meetings
- • Business travel
Communication
Phone, internet, tools
- • Phone bill
- • Internet
- • Video conferencing
- • Project management tools
- • Cloud storage
Freelance Pricing Tips
Rate Setting Best Practices
- • Research market rates for your industry and location
- • Consider your experience level and expertise
- • Factor in the value you provide to clients
- • Don't undervalue your time and skills
- • Review and adjust rates annually
Negotiation Strategies
- • Present rates confidently and professionally
- • Highlight your unique value proposition
- • Offer different pricing tiers or packages
- • Consider project-based vs. hourly pricing
- • Be prepared to justify your rates with examples