Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Estimate a sustainable hourly rate from your income target, business expenses and realistic billable hours.
Your result
How to use this tool & assumptions
How to use Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Enter a yearly income target and annual business expenses. Choose how many weeks and hours you expect to bill, and include the percentage charged by a platform. The rate is calculated from your target plus expenses, divided by billable hours, and adjusted for the fee. It does not automatically include taxes or guarantee earnings.
Results you can review
Use accurate inputs and check the result against your situation. Calculators show the assumptions and formulas used. Personal information is not sent to an AI service. You can change inputs and see updated results immediately.
Access and privacy
This tool is free to use without signing in by default. Calculations run in your browser; pasted CVs and job descriptions are not stored by the tool.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use this on mobile?
Yes. The input controls and results adapt to mobile screens. Document previews can be opened below the editor. PDF saving depends on the print options supported by your phone or browser.
Can I change the result?
Change the inputs and run the calculation again. Document drafts can also be edited before printing. No tool guarantees job offers, compliance, earnings or search rankings.
Can the site owner change access?
The site owner can set each tool to public, signed-in or premium access through WorkerEra Tool Studio, and can edit, unpublish or add more tools.