Most freelancers set prices by guessing or copying competitors. Both methods ignore your actual costs, tax rate, and how many hours you realistically bill. This calculator finds your price from your numbers, not someone else's.
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How do I calculate my freelance prices?
Start with your desired annual income, add taxes and business expenses, then divide by your realistic billable hours per year. This calculator does that automatically and adds a buffer for slow periods.
What is the formula for freelance pricing?
Gross income needed = (net income goal / (1 - tax rate)) + expenses. Hourly rate = gross income needed / billable hours per year. Add a 15-25% buffer for a sustainable rate. This calculator applies this formula to your numbers.
Why do most freelancers undercharge?
Three main reasons: they forget to account for taxes, they assume 100% billability when reality is 60-75%, and they ignore slow months and gaps. This calculator forces you to confront all three.