Freelance Rate Calculator

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Your estimated tax bracket
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Buffer for growth/emergencies
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Time spent on paid work vs admin
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Your annual health insurance cost
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How We Calculated This

Target Take-Home $0
+ Income Tax $0
+ Self-Employment Tax $0
+ Expenses $0
+ Health Insurance $0
+ Retirement $0
+ Profit Margin $0
Total Needed $0
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Comparison: A $0/year salaried job would be ~$0/hour. Your rate is higher because you cover your own taxes, benefits, and business costs.

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