Freelance Rate Calculator - Find your ideal rate

Setting a clear, sustainable rate is key to making a living as a freelancer. This calculator helps you turn your income goal into a realistic hourly and daily rate.

Why calculate your freelance rate?

Picking a number at random or copying others can put your business at risk. A solid rate is based on your real needs and the market reality.

Cover your expenses (taxes, insurance, software, equipment, etc.)
Anticipate slow periods or time without clients
Pay yourself a comfortable and regular income
Negotiate with clients with more confidence

With just a few inputs, you get a clear rate that truly supports your freelance business.

Be realistic about your billable days: part of your time will go to marketing, admin and training.

Calculate your hourly and daily rate

Fill in your targets and parameters below. The calculator will suggest a recommended hourly and daily rate.

Annual income goal (before tax)

€

Number of billable days per year

Billable hours per day

Annual fixed costs (rent, tools, software, etc.)

€

Tax & social charges rate

Safety margin (for holidays, downtime, investments)

Concrete example

For example, with a yearly goal of €40,000, 180 billable days, 7 hours per day, €8,000 fixed costs, 25% charges and 10% safety margin, your recommended hourly rate is around €45 and your day rate around €315. Adjust these parameters to match your own situation.