Freelance Rate Calculator

Use this interactive tool to map out your hourly, project, and retainer rates. This calculator is designed to help you price confidently, factoring in your experience, costs, and the value you deliver to clients, as discussed in our article: Pricing Your Services: A Beginner's Guide.

Your Financial Goals & Costs

Desired Annual Income ($):

Monthly Business Expenses ($):

Your Time & Value

Weekly Working Hours:

Non-Billable Time (%):

Experience Level:

Location Cost of Living:

Value/Niche Specialization (% Markup):

Project & Retainer Specifics

Estimated Project Duration (Hours):

Project Buffer (%):

Monthly Retainer Hours:

Retainer Discount (%):

Your Calculated Rates

Your Adjusted Hourly Rate:

$0.00/hour

This is your suggested hourly rate, factoring in all your inputs, including your value and experience.

Suggested Project Rate:

$0.00/project

Estimate for a project of 40 hours, including a buffer for contingencies. Price the project, not just the hours!

Suggested Monthly Retainer Rate:

$0.00/month

Based on 20 hours/month with a discount. Retainers offer predictable income.

Your Base Hourly Rate (pre-adjustments):

$0.00/hour

This is the minimum you need to charge to cover your financial goals and business expenses.

For more in-depth strategies and tips on setting your freelance rates, make sure to read the article: Advanced Pricing Strategies for Freelancers.