Free tool
Freelancer & Agency Rate Calculator
Work out the minimum hourly and day rates you need to charge, once holidays, sick days, business costs and a sensible profit margin are taken out of the year.
Take-home target before tax.
Software, kit, insurance, office, marketing, accountancy.
What you want to put away each year.
Time off & non-billable time
Minimum hourly rate
£61.48
- Recommended day rate (6 hrs)
- £369
- Suggested monthly retainer (92 hrs)
- £5,625
Annual revenue required
£67,500
Profit included
£13,500
Billable days
183
Billable hours
1098
Non-billable days
78
Weekdays in the year
261
Starting from 365 days, we remove 104 weekend days, then your holidays, public holidays, sick days and non-billable admin time. Revenue is grossed up so your profit margin sits on top of income, expenses and pension; it isn't taken out of them. Figures exclude income tax, National Insurance and VAT: check those with your accountant.