⚡️ 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.
Calculates rates based on: Taxes • Savings • Living Expenses • Business Expenses • Travel
Instant access. Google Sheet.
✅ Recommended by successful freelancers
“I 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!”
— Megan Lister, Freelance Illustrator
“Charging too little is such a common trap for freelancers. With this calculator, you can protect yourself by finding out what’s sustainable.”
— Kai Oelfke, Entrepreneur & iOS dev
“I wish I had this years ago so I didn’t have to spend so much time fine-tuning my rate. This is the best rate calculator I've ever encountered!”
— Richard Van Le, Designer
“This calculator puts you in the center of the equation and answers the most important question first: Can my rate support my lifestyle?”
— Stephen Ierodiaconou, Web Developer
Freelancing can be a minefield 🧨
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
How much to charge to survive thrive 🏄♀️
Stay ahead of your expenses by using this simple calculator
“The 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.”
— Joe Masilotti, Indie Dev
The Story Behind The Freelance Rate Calculator
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.
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.