Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Work out the hourly rate you need to charge.
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View Full GuideWork out the hourly rate you need to charge. Save the result to your Toolbox to compare scenarios side by side.
Key Points for Every Country
- Use figures that exclude indirect taxes (GST/VAT/sales tax) unless the tool asks for gross amounts.
- Keep supporting records for every calculation you rely on for tax or lending decisions.
- Rates, thresholds and limits change — confirm against the official source for your jurisdiction.
- Results are estimates for planning; get professional advice for statutory filings.
Good practice
- Re-run the numbers monthly with actuals, not estimates.
- Save calculations to your Toolbox to compare scenarios over time.
- Share results with your accountant before acting on them.
- Pair this tool with related calculators to see the full picture.
- Download a PDF for your records.
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Common questionsFrequently Asked Questions
Work back from your target take-home pay to the minimum hourly and day rate you should charge. Enter your numbers on the left and the result updates on the right instantly — nothing is sent to a server.