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Freelance Hourly Rate & Tax Calculator

Stop guessing your rates. Calculate your real billing rate to cover self-employment taxes, business overhead, and time off.

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Recommended Hourly Rate
$112/hr

Includes a 20% cushion for non-billable hours & slow cycles.

Minimum Baseline Rate:$93/hr
Day Rate (8 hrs):$896/day
Gross Revenue Target:$111,111
Estimated Taxes:$31,111
💡 Benchmark calculated using industry averages for billable capacity.

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