Free tool

Day rate calculator

Freelancer or consultant: find the day rate you need to earn the income you want, once charges, expenses and non-billable days are paid for.

Currency

Net income you want per yearWhat you keep after taxes and social charges.Taxes and social charges (%)Share of your revenue paid in charges. Around 25–50% depending on country and status.Business expenses per yearSoftware, insurance, accountant, equipment, travel…Days off per yearHolidays you plan to take.Public holidaysPublic holidays that fall on working days.Non-billable time (%)Prospecting, admin, training: usually 15–30%.Working days per weekHours per day

How it works

We take the income you want to keep, add your business expenses, then gross it up by your charges to get the revenue you need to invoice. We divide it by the days you can really bill: working days, minus days off and public holidays, minus the time spent finding clients and running your business.

Once you know your rate, publish your services on Sendbiz: buyers see your price and contact you directly, with no commission.