Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate your ideal freelance hourly rate
Income Details
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Your target take-home income per year
Software, equipment, internet, marketing
Avg tax on freelance income
52 - vacation/sick days
Only client work hours (not admin)
Your Rate
Hourly Rate
₹1,667
Per billable hour
Daily Rate (8h)
₹13,333
Project Rate (40h)
₹66,667
📊 Revenue Breakdown
💡 Pricing Tips
💰 Charge ₹1,667/hour to meet income goals. Add 20% buffer for negotiations!
❓ FAQs
Consider: desired income + expenses + taxes + billable hours. Factor in experience, skills, and market rates.
• Beginner: ₹300-800/hr
• Intermediate: ₹800-2000/hr
• Expert: ₹2000-5000+/hr
• International clients: $20-100+/hr
Realistic billable hours = 50-70% of work time. Rest goes to:
• Marketing
• Client communication
• Admin/accounting
• Learning
• Proposals
Hourly: Best for ongoing/uncertain scope
Project: Best for fixed deliverables
Retainer: Best for stable monthly income