Pricing Tools

Freelance Rate Calculator

Estimate how much you should charge per hour or per project based on income goals and availability. Account for non-billable time to avoid underpricing.

Freelance Rate Calculator

Enter your income goal and availability to calculate a sustainable hourly rate.

How much you want to earn per month.

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Days you plan to work in a month.

Average hours worked per day.

Time spent on admin, marketing, learning, etc.

Price your work confidently.

Use your target rate as a baseline and build packages around the outcomes clients care about.

How Freelance Rates Are Calculated

Your hourly rate depends on your income goal and how many billable hours you can realistically deliver each month.

Non-billable time reduces the hours you can actually charge for. The calculator adjusts for that gap so your pricing stays sustainable.

Update these numbers whenever your schedule changes or you take on more admin, marketing, or learning time.

  • Days and hours determine total available time.
  • Non-billable time lowers billable hours.
  • Rate increases to hit your monthly goal.

Formulas

Total monthly hours Days per month x Hours per day
Billable hours Total hours x (1 - Non-billable % / 100)
Hourly rate Desired income / Billable hours

Disclaimer: Rates are estimates only and are not guaranteed.

FAQ

Common questions about setting freelance rates.

How do I choose a non-billable percentage?

Track time spent on admin, marketing, learning, and client communication. Many freelancers start with 25-40%.

What if I work part-time?

Use your actual working days and hours. The calculator adjusts to any schedule.

Does this include taxes or expenses?

No. Add taxes, tools, and expenses into your desired income to cover those costs.

Should I charge more for project work?

Often, yes. Project pricing can include scope risk and value delivered beyond time.

How often should I update my rate?

Review every few months as your workload, skills, and costs change.