Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Find the hourly and day rate you need to charge as a freelancer to hit your target income after costs and time off.
- Hourly rate
- £47.83
- Day rate (8 h)
- £382.61
- Billable hours per year
- 1,380
- Revenue needed
- £66,000.00
- Your income
- £60,000.00
- Business expenses
- £6,000.00
- Your income 91%
- Business expenses 9%
Frequently asked questions
Why not divide by 40 hours a week?
Freelancers spend time on admin, sales and learning. 25–30 billable hours a week is typical.
What should count as expenses?
Software, equipment, insurance, accounting, workspace, pension contributions and anything else the business pays for.
Is tax included?
The target income is before income tax. Use a salary calculator to check your take-home pay.