Freelance Rate Calculator

Enter 4 numbers. Get the minimum hourly rate you need to charge.

What you want to take home after taxes and expenses
Software, hardware, insurance, office, travel, etc.
Self-employment + income tax. Usually 25-35% in the US.
Typical: 1,000-1,400 of 2,080 total. The rest is admin, marketing, sales.
Your minimum hourly rate
$86
Charging less than this means you're losing money

How it's calculated

Income target$60,000
+ Business expenses$12,000
= Pre-tax need$72,000
÷ (1 - tax rate)$102,857
÷ Billable hours1,200
= Hourly rate$85.71

Project rate guide (based on your rate)

Logo Design (15-30 hrs)
Brand Identity (40-80 hrs)$3,429 – $6,857
Website (60-150 hrs)$5,143 – $12,857
Social Package/mo (20-40 hrs)$1,714 – $3,429
Content Package (10-20 hrs)$857 – $1,714

These are starting points. Value-based pricing often exceeds hourly calculations — charge more when your work generates measurable ROI.

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