8 free calculators built for freelancers worldwide. Work out your real hourly rate, project fees, take-home pay after platform cuts, and more. Used by designers, developers, writers and consultants globally.
Work out your minimum hourly rate based on income goals, expenses and billable hours. By skill and country.
Convert your hourly rate into a fixed project price. Includes scope buffer and revision allowance.
Calculate your ideal day rate for contract and on-site work based on your annual income target.
See exactly what Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal and other platforms take — and what you actually earn.
Estimate self-employment tax across US, UK, Australia, Canada and more. Know what to set aside.
Work backwards from your dream income — how many clients, at what rate, for how many hours?
How much should you raise your rates? See the impact of a rate increase on your annual income.
A client gives you a budget — how many hours does that buy, and is it worth taking the project?
| Skill | Entry Level | Mid Level | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Developer | $25–45/hr | $60–90/hr | $100–180/hr |
| Graphic Designer | $20–35/hr | $45–75/hr | $80–150/hr |
| Copywriter | $25–40/hr | $55–80/hr | $85–200/hr |
| UX/UI Designer | $30–50/hr | $65–95/hr | $100–200/hr |
| SEO Consultant | $30–50/hr | $60–100/hr | $100–200/hr |
| Social Media Manager | $20–35/hr | $40–70/hr | $75–150/hr |
| Video Editor | $25–45/hr | $55–85/hr | $90–180/hr |
| Virtual Assistant | $10–20/hr | $25–45/hr | $50–90/hr |
The formula is: (Annual income goal + business expenses) ÷ billable hours per year. Most freelancers have 1,000–1,400 billable hours annually after accounting for admin, marketing and downtime. Use our Hourly Rate Calculator to get your exact number.
Upwork charges freelancers 0–15% depending on lifetime billings with each client. Use our Platform Fee Calculator to see exactly what you'll earn after fees on Upwork, Fiverr, Toptal and more.
Self-employment tax varies by country. In the US it's typically 25–30% of net income. In the UK around 20–40%. Use our Freelance Tax Calculator for your country's estimate.