Freelance Day Rate Calculator
Day rate derived from your target annual income.
Freelancers, consultants and agencies rely on the free Freelance Day Rate Calculator to nail Freelance Day Rate in seconds — no spreadsheets, no sign-up. Enter your numbers, get an accurate result instantly, and compare scenarios to make smarter pricing, budgeting and growth calls.
About Freelance Day Rate Calculator
This derives the day rate you need to charge to hit a target annual income, accounting for non-billable time and time off. The formula is simple: Day Rate = Target Annual Income ÷ Billable Days per Year. For example, $120,000 over 180 billable days is about $667 a day. The free Freelance Day Rate Calculator does the math for you — just enter your target annual income and your billable days per year and read the result instantly. It runs entirely in your browser with no sign-up, no limits and nothing to install.
How to use Freelance Day Rate Calculator
- 1Enter your target annual income and your billable days per year into the calculator.
- 2The Freelance Day Rate is computed automatically using the formula Day Rate = Target Annual Income ÷ Billable Days per Year — there's no button to press.
- 3Change any input to model a different scenario, then note or copy the result.
Why use Freelance Day Rate Calculator?
- ✓Calculates Freelance Day Rate instantly with the correct formula — no spreadsheet needed
- ✓100% free and unlimited, with no sign-up, login or paywall
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser, so the numbers you enter stay private
- ✓Updates live as you type — perfect for comparing scenarios
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate Freelance Day Rate?+
This derives the day rate you need to charge to hit a target annual income, accounting for non-billable time and time off. The formula is: Day Rate = Target Annual Income ÷ Billable Days per Year. For example, $120,000 over 180 billable days is about $667 a day.
Why isn't my day rate just salary ÷ 260?+
Freelancers can't bill every working day — holidays, admin, sales and downtime mean only 60–70% of days are billable, so the rate must be higher.
Is the Freelance Day Rate Calculator free to use?+
Yes — it's completely free, with no sign-up, no login and no usage limits. You can run it as many times as you like.
Is my data private?+
Yes. The Freelance Day Rate Calculator runs entirely in your browser, so the figures you enter are never uploaded or stored on any server.
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