Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Find the hourly rate you need to charge as a freelancer. This free online business & marketing calculator runs entirely in your browser — no signup, no data sent anywhere.
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How It Works (Formula & Method)
Add your target take-home to your business expenses to get the revenue you must bill, then divide by the billable hours you can realistically sell in a year (hours per week × working weeks). Note that billable hours are only a fraction of hours worked — admin, sales, and downtime are unbilled.
Worked Example
Below is a worked example using the calculator's default values. The same numbers are pre-filled in the form above so you can press Calculate and see the result without typing anything.
Inputs used:
- Target Annual Take-Home ($): 80000
- Annual Business Expenses ($): 12000
- Billable Hours per Week: 25
- Working Weeks per Year: 46
With these inputs, the calculator computes the metrics shown in the Results panel. Change any value and press Calculate again to see how the result responds — the live widget and the chart both update instantly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator compute?
The Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator takes 4 input values and returns 2 results. Work out the hourly rate a freelancer needs to charge to hit a target salary after business expenses, given realistic billable hours.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. The Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator runs entirely in your browser using static JavaScript. Your inputs are never transmitted to CalculatorHive or any third party, and nothing is stored after you close the page.
Is this calculator free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on CalculatorHive is completely free. There is no signup, no paywall, and no usage limit. The site is supported by display advertising and affiliate partnerships, which are clearly labeled.
How accurate is the result?
The math is mathematically exact for the inputs you provide. Real-world accuracy depends on how accurately your inputs reflect the real situation — defaults are typical values, not guarantees.