Find your true hourly rate
As a freelancer or solopreneur, setting your hourly rate requires more than dividing your income goal by hours worked. You need to account for billable time - the hours you can actually charge clients - plus expenses and taxes.
Calmrate calculates the hourly rate you need to meet your income goals while accounting for the full picture: how many hours you can bill, your monthly expenses, and your tax obligations. The result helps you understand not just the number, but whether it is sustainable in today's market.
Answer a few quick questions. Calmrate will estimate the rate you need - and what it means.
How This Works
As a freelancer or solopreneur, setting your hourly rate is not just about dividing your income goal by hours worked. You need to account for expenses, taxes, and the reality that not every hour you work is billable.
Calmrate calculates your true hourly rate by considering your monthly income goal, weekly billable hours, monthly expenses, and estimated tax rate. This gives you a realistic number that accounts for the full picture of your financial needs.
We then compare your calculated rate to typical market ranges to help you understand where you stand. If your rate seems too low, we gently flag this as a risk - underpricing leads to burnout and unsustainable work patterns.
Remember: This is a tool to guide your thinking, not financial advice. Always consult with a qualified financial advisor for decisions about your business and personal finances.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Market ranges are estimates and may vary significantly by industry, location, and experience level. Always consult with qualified professionals for financial decisions.
Market insights updated: 2025-12