Hourly rate calculator
Estimate an hourly billing rate from annual income, billable hours, and expenses.
Suggested hourly rate: 75.00/hr
How it works
Hourly rate = (Target income + Annual expenses) ÷ Billable hours
Set your target income
Enter what you want to earn in a year.
Add your expenses
Include software, equipment, insurance and other running costs.
Enter billable hours
Count only the hours you can bill, not admin or holidays.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about this calculator.
How many billable hours should I use?
Many freelancers bill 1,000 to 1,400 hours a year once admin, sales and time off are taken out of a 2,080-hour working year.
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