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Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Estimate an hourly rate that covers your income goal, business costs, and realistic billable time.

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All monetary inputs use the same currency; dollar signs are a display convention, not a currency conversion. Results use only the costs and assumptions you enter. Taxes, payment fees and other costs are not added automatically.

The hourly figure is a planning baseline, not a market-rate recommendation or a guarantee that hours will be sold or paid.

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Planning hourly rate$62.61
Annual revenue target$72,000
Billable hours / year1,150

About this tool

How to use the freelance rate tool

Freelancers cannot normally bill every working hour. A sustainable rate should consider the desired annual income, operating costs, weeks worked, and realistic billable hours. Taxes and local obligations should be planned separately with qualified advice.

  1. Enter the required business or pricing information.
  2. Review the live result and correct any details.
  3. Use the result as a planning estimate and save your inputs locally.

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Common questions

Freelance Rate FAQ

Is this Docuivo tool free?

Yes. You can use this tool without creating an account or paying a subscription.

Does Docuivo upload my information?

No. The working information you enter is processed in your browser. Browser-local autosave is available on the same device and can be cleared from the editor.

Is the generated document legal or tax advice?

No. Docuivo provides practical document and calculation tools, not legal, accounting, or tax advice. Requirements vary by country and transaction, so verify the rules that apply to your business.