What is the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator?
Many freelancers undercharge because they forget unpaid time, taxes, platform fees and business costs. This calculator starts from the yearly income you want, adds your costs, covers taxes and platform fees (Upwork, Fiverr, Payoneer), and divides by the hours you can realistically bill to find your minimum hourly and day rate.
How to use the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
- Enter your desired yearly income and business costs.
- Set tax/fee %, working weeks, weekly hours and billable share.
- Read your hourly and day rate.
Why billable share matters
Freelancers spend a lot of time on proposals, emails, learning and admin. If only 65% of your 40 weekly hours are billable, you have about 1,200 billable hours per year, not 2,080 – your rate must cover the rest.
Frequently asked questions
What platform fee should I use?
Upwork charges around 10% and Fiverr 20% on earnings, plus withdrawal fees – check current rates.
Should I show my rate in USD?
For international clients yes – the table shows an estimate at 280 PKR per USD.
Can I charge per project?
Yes – estimate hours × rate, then add a buffer.
Is it free?
Yes.
This freelance hourly rate calculator is 100% free, needs no signup and works on phones, tablets and computers. Your data is processed in your browser and never uploaded.
Last updated: · By NodifyTech