Free business tool
Freelance Rate Calculator
Work backwards from the income you want, recurring costs, a planning reserve, and hours you can actually bill. Treat the result as a commercial starting point, then price the scope and contract terms for the engagement.
Set a freelance hourly-rate starting point
Work backwards from your monthly target, costs, reserve, and realistic billable time.
Monthly revenue target
₹1,50,000.00
Target before any engagement-specific tax treatment.
Hourly-rate starting point
₹1,730.77
Based on 52 weeks spread across 12 months.
The reserve is a planning percentage, not a tax calculation. It does not account for income tax, GST registration, unpaid time, client risk, scope changes, or the legal and commercial terms of an engagement.
How to use this tool
- 1Enter your monthly income target and recurring business costs.
- 2Set aside a planning reserve for taxes, unpaid time, and delivery risk.
- 3Enter realistic weekly billable hours and use the calculated rate as a starting point for the scope you are pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Does the reserve calculate my income tax or GST?
No. It is a percentage you choose for planning. Your tax treatment, GST registration, deductions, and client billing obligations depend on your circumstances.
Should I quote the calculated hourly rate to every client?
Not automatically. Also consider the required scope, revisions, payment timing, risk, client value, and the written agreement before setting a final price.