Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate your ideal freelance hourly rate based on income goals, expenses, and billable hours. Stop underselling yourself!
Your Recommended Hourly Rate
$94/hr
🇺🇸 USA market rate
$750
Daily (8hr)
$3,750
Weekly
$3,750
1-Week Project
1152
Billable Hours/Year
48
Working Weeks
$108,000
Revenue Needed
100%
Market Factor
Rate by Experience Level
$66
Junior
$94
Mid-Level
$131
Senior
$188
Expert
💡 Pricing Tips
- • Never go below your minimum rate
- • Raise rates for rush jobs (+50%)
- • Offer retainers for steady income
Features
- Factor in non-billable time
- Account for expenses
- Profit margin calculator
- Location-based rates
- Experience level comparison
How to Use
- 1Set your target annual income
- 2Enter weekly work hours
- 3Adjust vacation and billable percentage
- 4Add business expenses
- 5See your recommended rates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is billable percentage?
Time spent on actual client work vs admin, marketing, etc. Most freelancers are only 50-70% billable.
Should I charge by hour or project?
Projects give more control over earnings. Use hourly as a baseline to price projects.