A better way
to figure out
what your time
is worth.
Freelancing makes the simple question — “What should I charge?” — surprisingly difficult.
An hourly rate isn't just about how much you'd like to earn.
Taxes take a share.
Business expenses add up.
You take time off.
And not every hour you work is an hour you can bill.
That's why we built this calculator.
It takes a few numbers about your work and turns them into a rate you can actually reason about.
No complicated
spreadsheet.
Just a transparent calculation you can check yourself.
We show you where the number comes from instead of hiding it behind a mysterious formula.
Built for
independent work.
Whether you're a designer, developer, writer, consultant, photographer, or running a one-person business, the basic question is the same:
“What does my work need to earn for my life to work?”
That's what we're trying to help you answer.
A starting point
This calculator is a starting point, not financial advice.
Your actual taxes, expenses, and circumstances may be different. Use the result as a way to think about your pricing — not as a precise financial prescription.