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Hourly Rate Calculator

Calculate effective hourly rate for freelancers taking into account billable hours & overhead.

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Hourly Rate Calculator

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Calculate effective hourly rate for freelancers taking into account billable hours & overhead.

Freelancer & Consultant Hourly Rate Engine

Calculate profitable billing rates factoring in non-billable hours, taxes, and operating expenses

Income & Capacity Targets

USD ($)
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Billable Time Utilization60% (24 hrs/wk)

Accounts for non-billable client pitches, invoicing, email, and marketing.

Operating Expenses & Contingency
Software licenses, hardware, accounting, internet
Recommended Hourly Billing Rate
$175/hr

Minimum Break-Even Floor: $152/hr (absolute bottom limit).

Rush / Emergency Rate
$218/hr

+25% for tight deadlines

Day Rate (8 Hours)
$1,398

Standard daily retainer

Weekly Retainer
$4,193

~24 billable hrs/wk

Monthly Anchor
$18,154

Predictable ongoing client contract

Market Rate Positioning Benchmark

Junior / Early Career0–2 years experience
$45 – $75/hr
Mid-Level Specialist3–5 years experience
$75 – $125/hr
Senior Consultant / Tech Lead6–10 years experience
$125 – $200/hr
Principal / Specialized Domain Authority10+ years expert advisory
$200 – $350+/hr

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HOW TO USE THE HOURLY RATE CALCULATORDIRECT WORKFLOW
GUIDE
1

Input your target annual revenue goal.

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Enter your realistic billable hours per week.

3

Check your required minimum hourly billing rate.

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Helps freelancers set profitable consulting rates.
Accounts for non-billable administrative time.
Instant breakdown across all standard pay intervals.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSPRIVACY & PROTOCOL SPECS
FAQ

Why should freelance hourly rates be higher than salaried hourly rates?

Freelancers must cover their own health insurance, taxes, software tools, unpaid time off, and non-billable client acquisition hours.

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