💼 Freelancer Hourly Rate Calculator
Calculate the exact hourly and day rate needed to achieve your personal take-home goal, accounting for non-billable hours, overhead expenses, 15.3% self-employment tax, and profit buffers.
Target & Business Parameters
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Software, gear, health insurance, accounting
hrs/wk
Typical freelancers bill 20–30 hrs/wk
wks/yr
48 weeks allows 4 weeks vacation/sick time
%
Includes 15.3% SE tax + Federal/State
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Reserve buffer for slow seasons and growth
Recommended Minimum Hourly Rate
$129
Based on 1,200 billable hours / year
Standard Day Rate (8 hrs)
$1,032
Weekly Project Retainer
$3,225
Annual Gross Invoicing Target
$154,800
Monthly Gross Revenue Target
$12,900
Estimated Tax Reserve
$43,344