Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator (After Taxes, Expenses & Overhead)
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This freelance hourly rate calculator reveals what you actually earn per hour after taxes, expenses, and unpaid admin time — so you can price with confidence whether you use it as a freelance calculator for tax, a freelance graphic design hourly rate calculator, or a freelance rate calculator for artists.
Tool Overview
- Format: Excel and Google Sheets
- Best For: Small business owners and bookkeepers
- Price: $4.99
This freelance hourly rate calculator shows what you actually take home per hour after taxes, business expenses, overhead, and the hours you work but can't bill. You enter your rate, expenses, and hours, and it calculates your true and effective hourly rate with self-employment tax and the QBI deduction built in, then compares three ways to earn more: raising your rate, adding clients, or cutting costs.
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Who It's For
Freelancers, consultants, designers, and self-employed workers setting or raising their rates.
✓ All formulas unlocked and visible. Zero macros. Compatible with Excel 2016+, Google Sheets, and LibreOffice Calc.
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