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Hourly Rate Calculator
Calculate your optimal hourly billing rate based on costs, overhead, and desired profit margins.
Hourly Rate Estimator
Calculate your break-even and profitable hourly billing rates
Working Hours
Time Off
Annual Expenses
Calculator Features
Comprehensive hourly rate analysis for contractors and freelancers
Cost Analysis
- Labor costs
- Material costs
- Equipment costs
- Overhead expenses
- Insurance & benefits
Rate Optimization
- Break-even analysis
- Target profit margins
- Market comparison
- Utilization rates
- Annual revenue goals
How to Calculate Your Rate
Follow these steps to determine your optimal hourly billing rate
Rate Calculation Steps
- 1Enter your annual salary target
- 2Add business overhead costs
- 3Include equipment and tools
- 4Factor in non-billable hours
- 5Set your profit margin goal
Pro Tips
- Track Actual Hours:Monitor billable vs non-billable time
- Review Quarterly:Adjust rates based on costs
- Consider Value:Price expertise, not just time
- Market Research:Compare with industry standards
- Build Buffer:Include contingency in rates
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