💵 Hourly Rate Calculator
Calculate freelance hourly rates based on desired annual salary and expenses
Your Income Goals
Typically 25-35 hours for freelancers (accounting for admin time)
52 weeks minus vacation time
Software, insurance, equipment, marketing, etc.
Estimated tax percentage (income + self-employment)
Additional buffer for business growth
How to Use
- Enter your desired annual take-home salary
- Input realistic billable hours per week (25-35 is typical)
- Set your working weeks per year (account for vacation)
- Add up annual business expenses
- Estimate your tax rate (typically 25-35% for self-employed)
- Add desired profit margin for growth