Freelance Rate Calculator

Calculate profitable freelance pricing

Hourly Rate

₹2,400

Required

Day Rate

₹19,200

8 hours

Project Rate

₹96,000

40 hours

Revenue Planning Chart

Freelance Rate Calculator

Calculate hourly, daily, weekly project, and annual revenue targets for freelancers based on desired income, expenses, taxes, billable hours, and vacation time.

Why freelancers need rate planning

Freelancers cannot bill every working hour. Pricing should account for non-billable work, taxes, tools, software, insurance, unpaid leave, and business expenses.

Formula

Hourly Rate = Gross Revenue Target / Annual Billable Hours. Gross target includes desired income, expenses, and tax buffer.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Why is my freelance rate higher than salary hourly rate?

Freelance pricing must cover taxes, unpaid time, business expenses, client acquisition, and risk.

2

What are billable hours?

Billable hours are hours you can directly charge to clients, excluding admin, sales, learning, and downtime.

3

Can this estimate project pricing?

Yes. Use the weekly project rate as a starting point and adjust for scope and value.