β‘οΈ Get the rate you need to charge to meet your goals
As a freelancer, you have goals and expenses. This calculator gives you the minimum rate you need to charge to achieve your goals and pay your expenses. It's everything you need to plan a freelance business.
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Calculates rates based on: Taxes β’ Savings β’ Living Expenses β’ Business Expenses β’ Travel
Instant access. Google Sheet.
β Recommended by successful freelancers
βI tried to make my own spreadsheet, but I got overwhelmed by the number of things to account for. I never would have guessed it could be so easy and accessible!β
β Megan Lister, Freelance Illustrator
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βCharging too little is such a common trap for freelancers. With this calculator, you can protect yourself by finding out whatβs sustainable.β
β Kai Oelfke, Entrepreneur & iOS dev
βI wish I had this years ago so I didnβt have to spend so much time fine-tuning my rate. This is the best rate calculator I've ever encountered!β
β Richard Van Le, Designer
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βThis calculator puts you in the center of the equation and answers the most important question first: Can my rate support my lifestyle?β
β Stephen Ierodiaconou, Web Developer
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Freelancing can be a minefield π§¨
Only freelancers who plan ahead navigate the future successfully
Without a solid plan that considers your goals & expenses, you risk:
- Never giving yourself time off because you might not make enough this month
- Losing your best projects because you're always overwhelmed
- Breaking your bank account when tax season arrives
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How much to charge to survive thrive πββοΈ
Stay ahead of your expenses by using this simple calculator

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βThe hardest part of a proposal is determining how much to charge. Let The Freelance Rate Calculator determine your minimum rate and scale up from there.β
β Joe Masilotti, Indie Dev
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The Freelance Rate Calculator is out now! π
βοΈ Stop wondering about how much to charge!
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Figure out your freelancing rate for:
- Making rent
- Affording a car
- Paying for internet/utilities/laptop
- Taking a vacation
- Paying taxes
- Saving for the future
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This spreadsheet has the answers:
Instant access. Google Sheet.
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The Story Behind The Freelance Rate Calculator
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Hi, I'm David.
I want to help more people choose independent paths in life, so they can work on what's important to them.
I believe self-directed people do the best work and find the best solutions.
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Back in 2019, I contacted Zach Collins (an immensely talented freelancer) and hired him to create the most useful tool for freelancers that he could imagine.
He designed The Freelance Rate Calculator.
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