Stop Undercharging Your Work
Most freelancers price based on guesswork. This tool shows what you actually need to charge — and whether the market will accept it.
Pricing Calculator
Input your realistic business numbers below to uncover the exact rates you need to charge to survive and grow.
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How This Pricing Is Calculated
This calculator estimates your ideal pricing based on your income goals, business expenses, and realistic working capacity.
It's designed to reflect how freelance businesses actually operate — not just simple math.
The Reality Check
Most freelancers undercharge because they assume all their working hours are billable. In reality, a significant portion of your time goes to non-billable work like client communication, admin, marketing, and sales.
Here's how your pricing is calculated:
1Required Annual Revenue
We calculate how much your business needs to generate annually to support your income, cover expenses, and maintain your desired profit margin.
2Billable Hours
Not all working hours are billable. We adjust your total working time using a realistic utilization rate. Most freelancers fall between 50%–70% billable time.
3Hourly Rate
Your hourly rate is calculated by dividing your required revenue by your available billable hours.
4Project Rate
Your project rate is based on your hourly rate and the average time you spend per project.
Why Your Price Might Feel High
If your calculated rate feels high, it's usually because:
- A large portion of your time isn't billable
- Your expenses reduce your usable income
- Your profit margin adds necessary business buffer
This doesn't mean your pricing is wrong — it reflects the reality of running a sustainable business.
A Tool for Reality Calibration
This model is intentionally conservative. It prioritizes sustainability over optimism — helping you avoid underpricing and burnout.
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