FREE TOOL / EXCEL WORKBOOK
Free Freelance Rate
Quick Calculator
Calculate a practical freelance hourly rate using your income goal, business costs, billable time and profit buffer.
Opens the Runbook Bureau signup page on Kit. Email signup is required; follow the confirmation instructions there. No payment required.
WHAT YOU PUT IN
Seven simple inputs.
- Desired annual personal income
- Annual business expenses
- Working weeks per year
- Working hours per week
- Estimated billable percentage
- Profit / safety buffer percentage
- Optional project hours estimate
WHAT YOU GET OUT
A clearer starting point.
See your annual revenue requirement, available working hours, estimated billable hours, minimum hourly rate and a suggested rate including your buffer.
Add estimated project hours for a basic project quote. The workbook keeps the inputs and calculations visible so you can change assumptions and understand the result.
An Excel workbook with Start Here guidance. You need compatible spreadsheet software; it is not included. This is a planning estimate, not financial or tax advice.
WHEN YOU NEED MORE DEPTH
Need deeper pricing, quoting and profit tools?
The full Freelance Pricing Calculator adds a project quote builder with direct costs and pricing scenarios. The free tool stays focused on a quick rate estimate and a basic project estimate.
View the full Freelance Pricing Calculator →