Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Enter your target annual income, business expenses, and realistic billable hours. Get the hourly rate you actually need to charge.
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Most freelancers underprice — why?
They calculate rate = desired salary / 2000 hours. But you can't bill 40 hours a week — 20-25 is realistic. And you owe taxes, expenses, and unpaid time. Real rate is 2-3x what most freelancers charge.
What % of my week is actually billable?
Successful freelancers hit 50-65% billable time. Rest goes to admin, sales, learning, sick days. Assume 25 billable hours/week max.
Should I raise my rate on existing clients?
Yes, once a year. 5-10%. Announce 60 days ahead. Most clients don't leave — they expect it.