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Freelance rate calculator

Start from the take-home you actually want, then back into a suggested hourly and day rate after tax and platform fees. Estimates only — you control every input.

Your inputs

Desired annual take-home ($) What you want to keep after tax Billable hours / week Hours you can realistically invoice Weeks worked / year e.g. 48 with vacation buffer Tax / self-employment % Your estimate — not advice Platform fee % Marketplace cut; 0 if you invoice direct Non-billable overhead % of time Admin, sales, learning Profit / buffer margin % Optional cushion on required revenue Hours in a “day rate” Usually 6–8 billable hours

Suggested rates

Hourly

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Day rate

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Weekly

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Disclaimer: This calculator provides rough planning estimates only. It is not tax, legal, accounting, or financial advice. Tax rates and fees vary by location, entity type, and platform. Verify numbers with a qualified professional before setting client prices. No income or client results are promised.