Freelance Rate Calculator — What Should I Charge? (No Signup)

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Income you want to keep per year (after business costs & tax set-aside) Business costs per year (software, gear, insurance, fees…) Tax set-aside % (US freelancers typically 25–30%) Billable hours per week (admin, marketing & email aren't billable — most freelancers bill 20–30 of a 40h week) Weeks off per year (vacation + sick + holidays)

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Gross revenue this requires$0

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