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Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate exactly what to charge as a freelancer. Factor in tax, expenses, holidays, and profit margin to find your ideal rate.
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freelancers have calculated their rates
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industries covered across UK & US
18%
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Your Inputs
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Your Rates
£48.03
per hour
£384.20
per day
£1,921.00
per week
£1,921.00
per 40hr project
Annual gross needed: £66,274.51
Industry BenchmarksUK rates (GBP)
What-If Scenarios
Raise rates 20%
£62.80/hr
+£20,392.16/year gross
+5 billable hrs/week
£42.69/hr
Same take-home, lower rate needed
Earn £10K more
£59.39/hr
+£11.37/hr increase
Tax Impact PreviewUK (HMRC)
Based on annual gross of £66,275
Income Tax£12,742
National Insurance£2,522
Total Tax£15,264
Effective Tax Rate24.1%
Monthly Take-Home (est.)£4,001
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