Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator: Find Your Number (2025)

Step-by-step freelance hourly rate calculator. Cover your salary, taxes, overhead, and profit margin.

Your freelance hourly rate must cover more than just your target salary—it needs to account for self-employment taxes (roughly 15%), health insurance, software, retirement savings, and unpaid time. This guide walks through each component so you arrive at a rate that actually sustains your business, not just pays the bills this month.

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Key Features

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Project Management

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Approval Workflows

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Invoicing & Payments

Create professional invoices and track payments seamlessly.

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