WorkPricing
Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator
Back-solve hourly rate from target income, billable hours, tax reserve, overhead, and vacation weeks — any currency.
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Hourly bill rate from net income
Converts a desired net annual income into a minimum hourly rate after utilization, working weeks, and overhead load.
Advanced mode
Subtract non-billable vacation or bench weeks from your working year.
Results
Suggested rate
Minimum hourly rate
LKR 80.36
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Perspective
Billable hours are always lower than work hours
Admin, sales, and learning eat hours — if you ignore utilization, you underprice.
Tax and benefits that employers used to cover must be funded from gross revenue.
FAQ
Common questions
What is utilization?
The percent of working time you can bill clients. Many freelancers use 50–70% depending on role.
Is tax % exact?
No. Use a rough blended rate for planning; verify with an accountant.
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