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Day-rate calculator
Set your income target, your business costs, the share you set aside for taxes and contributions and your real billable days: the calculator gives the day rate to quote, before and after the FreelanX fee.
Billable days165
Day rate you need$503
Day rate to quote on FreelanX$529
How to use it
Step by step
- 1Count your real billable days: holidays, leave, sickness and time to find work reduce them.
- 2Add your business costs: equipment, software, insurance, accountant.
- 3Copy the result table to keep your assumptions.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Why include the FreelanX fee?
On FreelanX, 5% is deducted from each payment (1% when you bring your own client). The calculator shows the rate to quote so that you still reach your target.
Where do the tax rates come from?
You enter them: they depend on your country, status and situation. Use the tax calendar and your adviser for the figures.
Is it free?
Yes. Every template is free to read and copy: no sign-up, no email, no download.
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