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Freelance Rate Calculator

Estimate an hourly freelance rate from income goals, billable hours, expenses, and tax buffer.

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Estimate only. This is not financial, tax, payroll, lending, or professional advice.

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FAQ

Why use billable hours instead of total hours?

Freelancers spend time on admin, sales, and unpaid work, so billable hours are the hours that generate revenue.

Is this tax advice?

No. It is an educational estimate and does not replace tax or business advice.