FluxInvoice

Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Don't guess what you should charge. Enter your income goal, expenses, and available hours — we'll calculate the exact rate you need to charge to hit your targets.

Quick Start — Choose Your Profession
Select a preset to auto-fill typical values, then customize as needed.
Your Business Metrics
Customize the values below to match your situation.

The amount you want to keep after taxes and business expenses.

Excludes admin work, meetings, marketing, etc.

Weeks you won't be billing clients.

US freelancers typically pay 25–35% including self-employment tax.

Software, hardware, co-working, insurance, etc.

Your Recommended Rate
Minimum rate to hit your income goal
$63per hour
Based on your $75,000 income goal and 35 billable hours/week, you need at least $63/hr to cover taxes and expenses.
Competitive Rate Range
What clients typically expect to pay
$53—$75/ hr

Based on ±15–20% of your calculated minimum. Adjust based on your experience and niche.

Revenue Goals (Gross)
Annual Revenue$105,000
Monthly Goal$8,750
Weekly Goal$2,020
Billable Hours / Year1,680

How Freelancers Should Calculate Their Hourly Rate

One of the most common mistakes new freelancers make is basing their rate on a standard 40-hour work week. As a freelancer, you won't bill 40 hours a week. You need to account for time spent on:

  • Marketing and finding clients
  • Invoicing and administrative tasks
  • Vacation, sick days, and public holidays
  • Skill development and keeping up with your field

This calculator focuses on billable hours— the hours you actually charge clients — and bakes your taxes and expenses directly into your recommended rate, so you're never left short.

Tax Rates by Country

Not sure what tax percentage to use in the calculator? These are general self-employment tax estimates commonly used by freelancers and independent professionals.

Please note that actual taxes vary depending on:

  • income level
  • deductions
  • business structure
  • state or provincial laws
  • local regulations

Common Freelancer Tax Estimates

  • United States: ~25%–35% including self-employment taxes
  • United Kingdom: ~20%–40% depending on income band
  • Canada: ~20%–33% depending on province and income
  • Australia: ~19%–45% depending on taxable income
  • European countries: Rates vary significantly by country and local tax system

These figures are intended for educational and planning purposes only.

For accurate tax guidance, always consult a qualified accountant or tax professional in your region.