Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
What should you charge? Work backwards from the income you want — covering expenses, taxes, time off and all those unbillable hours.
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The classic freelancer mistake is dividing a salary by 2,080 hours — but admin, marketing, proposals and gaps mean only 60-75% of time is billable, and you fund your own taxes, insurance and time off. That's why sustainable freelance rates look "high" next to salaries. Works in any currency. Round up to a market-friendly number, and revisit twice a year. Estimates only.