calculatorFreelance Day Rate
Work out the day rate you need from your target take-home, business costs and billable days.
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How It Works
dayRate = (income + costs) / days
income = 60,000 · costs = 12,000 · days = 220
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Version History (1 version)
- v1 7 Jul 2026
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