Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Turn your income goal, expenses and realistic billable capacity into a sustainable hourly and day rate.

Calculate

Target annual income (€)

Annual business expenses (€)

Tax / safety reserve (%)

Working weeks / year

Hours / week

Billable utilization (%)

Hourly baseline–

8-hour day rate–

Required annual revenue–

Billable hours / year–

Use this as a planning baseline, not as a fixed market price.

Frequently asked questions

Why use billable utilization?

Freelancers spend time on sales, admin, communication, accounting and learning. If you price as if 100% of your working time is billable, your target rate is usually understated.

Is this the price I must charge?

No. It is a planning baseline. Market value, expertise, risk, scope and positioning can justify a higher or lower commercial price.

What is the day rate?

This calculator shows an eight-hour equivalent day rate based on the calculated hourly baseline.

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