Self-Employment

Freelance Rate Calculator

Stop undercharging. Calculate the exact hourly rate you need to replace your salary after self-employment taxes, expenses, and unbillable time.

Income & Expenses

Software subscriptions, equipment, health insurance premiums.


Your Time

Admin, marketing, and pitching are UNBILLABLE. Most freelancers are only 50-70% billable.

Your Minimum Hourly Rate

$68

You must charge this per hour to take home the equivalent of a $80,000 salary.

The Breakdown

Target Salary$80,000
Self-Employment Tax Buffer+$6,120
Business Expenses+$5,000
Required Gross Revenue$91,120
Total Working Hours:1920 hrs
Billable Hours (70%):1344 hrs
Required Revenue / Billable Hours:$68 / hr

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