Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Enter what you want to earn and what it costs to run your work. The calculator tells you the minimum hourly rate that covers it, using only the numbers you give it. Nothing is stored or sent anywhere.

Take-home income you want per month Business costs per month (software, equipment, insurance) Tax and social contributions, % of revenue Hours you work per week Share of those hours you can bill, % (the rest is admin, sales, learning) Weeks off per year (holidays, sick days)

This is a planning estimate, not tax or financial advice. Tax rules differ by country and by situation.