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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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Next step

Optional paid unlock: $9 Rate System — offline pack (tiers, fee presets, utilization planner, raise checklist, client rate blurb). Instant download. Estimates only — not tax/legal advice. Free tools stay free.

Free calc done? Grab the free rate worksheet on Gumroad (email delivery), or download the Direct free PDF (no signup), or subscribe for new Deskline packs.

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Guides: hourly from take-home · day rate from hourly

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.