Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate your ideal hourly rate as a freelancer. Factor in expenses, taxes, profit margin, and experience level!
Your Recommended Hourly Rate
$134
per hour
Minimum
$114
Standard
$134
Premium
$167
Rush
$201
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What you want to earn per year
48 weeks4 weeks off
25 hrs/week1200 hrs/year
Software, equipment, insurance, etc.
Extra profit above your salary
Federal + state + SE tax estimate
Rate Calculation Breakdown
Base hourly (salary ÷ hours)$63/hr
+ Overhead (25%)$78/hr
+ Profit margin (20%)$94/hr
+ Tax adjustment (30%)$134/hr
× Experience multiplier (1x)$134/hr
📋 Quick Project Estimates
Small (5 hrs)
$670
Medium (20 hrs)
$2679
Large (80 hrs)
$10714
Industry Rate Ranges (USD)
Web Development
$50 - $150
Graphic Design
$35 - $100
Copywriting
$40 - $120
Video Editing
$35 - $100
Digital Marketing
$50 - $150
UX/UI Design
$60 - $175
Data Science
$75 - $200
Photography
$50 - $250
Features
- Expense-based calculation
- Tax adjustment
- Experience multiplier
- Multiple rate tiers
- Project estimates
How to Use
- 1Enter your target salary
- 2Adjust work parameters
- 3Set overhead and profit
- 4Get your rates
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my rate higher than expected?
Freelancers pay self-employment taxes, have overhead, and fewer billable hours. The rate accounts for this.
What's a good profit margin?
Most freelancers add 15-30% profit margin above costs.