Freelance Rate & Earnings Calculator

Instantly estimate your freelance rates and earnings based on skill, experience, location, and hours—no sign-ups required.

Skill type

Custom base hourly rate ($) Enter a valid rate (1–500).

Years of experience Enter a valid number (0–50).

Location

Desired hours per week Enter 1–80 hours.

Estimated billable time (%) Share of your working hours that can actually be billed to clients.

Estimated taxes & business expenses (%) Covers taxes, tools, insurance, and other costs. Default is 20%.

Target annual income (optional) We’ll estimate the hourly rate needed to hit this goal.

Suggested hourly rate

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Suggested daily rate (8 hrs)

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Projected weekly earnings (pre-tax)

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Projected monthly earnings (pre-tax)

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Estimated monthly net (after taxes & expenses)

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Projected annual gross

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Estimated annual net (after taxes & expenses)

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Required hourly rate for your target income

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Burnout risk

Scenario	Hourly	Monthly net	Annual net

Where to find freelance clients

Once you have a rate you’re comfortable with, you can apply it on these popular platforms:

How often should I revisit my rates?: At least every 6–12 months, or after major wins (new skills, case studies, or strong client results).
What billable % do most freelancers actually hit?: Many sit between 50–75%, once you factor in admin, sales, and downtime. That’s why billable hours matter so much.
Is hourly or project pricing better?: Hourly is easier to start with, but project or value-based pricing often earns more once you understand your delivery time and outcomes.
How can I raise my rates without scaring clients?: Give notice, anchor your increase to outcomes (“we grew X by Y%”), and offer to honor old rates for a final short window.