Contractor Rate Calculator: Hourly and Day Rates for Consultants

Calculate contractor rates that account for taxes, overhead, and lost employee benefits.

Independent contractor rates need to replace the benefits an employee gets free: health insurance, employer 401k match, paid vacation, paid sick days, and payroll taxes. Add these to your target income and divide by billable hours. Contractors typically charge 1.5–2x their equivalent employee salary to break even—then add profit margin on top.

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Create professional invoices and track payments seamlessly.

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