Freelancers rarely bill 100% of their working hours. This planner works backward from your expenses, income goal and actual billable capacity to find a rate that truly covers your costs.
How to use the Freelance Hourly Rate Planner
- Enter your monthly expenses and desired income.
- Enter your estimated tax rate and realistic billable hours per week.
- Add a profit markup as a safety buffer.
- Read your minimum sustainable hourly rate.
Why use FreeToolsNets's Freelance Hourly Rate Planner?
- 100% free, with no usage limits and no account required.
- Everything runs locally in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded or stored on a server.
- Works on desktop, tablet and mobile in any modern browser.
- No installation, no plugins, and no ads blocking the tool itself.
Frequently asked questions
Why isn't this just expenses ÷ hours worked?
Because you can't bill 100% of hours worked — admin, proposals and non-billable time eat into your week, so the rate needs to cover total hours, not just billable ones.
Should I charge exactly this rate?
Treat it as your floor — compare it against market rates for your skill level and negotiate from there.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes, completely free on FreeToolsNets, with no sign-up and no limits.
Is my data sent to a server?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser using JavaScript — nothing you enter is uploaded anywhere.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes, the widget is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets and desktops.