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Hourly rate · project quote · target income · platform take-home. All free, all shareable — no signup.
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What top freelancers actually charge in 2026.
Median hourly rates by role, drawn from real invoices and market surveys.
| Role | Entry | Experienced | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Developer | $30–$60 | $80–$140 | ▲ 8% |
| UI / UX Designer | $35–$55 | $85–$150 | ▲ 12% |
| Content Writer | $20–$35 | $60–$120 | ▲ 5% |
| SEO Consultant | $30–$50 | $90–$180 | ▲ 14% |
| Video Editor | $25–$45 | $70–$130 | ▲ 9% |
| AI / Data Consultant | $60–$90 | $140–$260 | ▲ 22% |
Dedicated rate calculators for your niche.
Each one tuned to real 2026 rates for that profession, with FAQs and quick presets.
Freelancer guides & insights
Calculators give you the number. These articles give you the words, tactics, and strategy to earn more.
Consultant Pricing Calculator
Day rates, retainers and value fees — the arithmetic floor and the positioning above it.
Freelancer Invoice Calculator
What to charge, and what survives fees, currency conversion and tax.
Freelance Budget Calculator
Build a stable monthly budget on income that arrives in bursts.
The Freelance Pricing Formula
Target income, costs, tax, billable hours and value multipliers — one method behind every quote.
Freelance Break-Even Calculator Guide
Find the hourly floor below which every project you take quietly costs you money.
Freelance ROI Calculator Guide
Prove the return your work delivers — and audit the return on your own tools and spending.
Freelance Monthly Income Calculator Guide
Turn billable hours, retainers, costs and tax into a monthly paycheck you can budget around.
Freelance Day Rate Calculator Guide
Convert your hourly rate into a defensible day rate, with half-day rules and benchmarks by discipline.
Freelance Markup Calculator Guide
Mark up subcontractors and pass-through costs correctly — plus the markup vs margin trap.
Freelancer Profit Calculator Guide
Work out net profit and margin after costs, platform fees, overhead and tax — plus benchmarks by freelance profile.
Freelance Project Price Calculator Guide
Turn scope, hours, risk and client value into one fixed project quote — with formulas, buffers and worked examples.
Freelance Tax Estimator Guide
How much to set aside from every invoice: self-employment tax, income tax, deductions and quarterly payments.
Freelance Rate Negotiation Scripts
Word-for-word scripts for raising rates with existing clients and justifying premium rates to new prospects.
Freelance Salary Calculator Guide
Convert your hourly rate into a real annual salary after unpaid hours, expenses, fees and self-employment tax.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my freelance hourly rate?+
Take your target annual income plus business expenses and taxes, then divide by your billable hours per year (usually 1,200–1,500). Our Target Income calculator does exactly this — try it in the tabs above.
How do I quote a project instead of an hourly rate?+
Use Project Quote mode: pick your industry, estimate hours, and set complexity. We compute a range with a built-in 20% scope buffer and let you copy a client-ready quote to clipboard.
How much do Upwork and Fiverr fees really cost me?+
Upwork takes 10%, Fiverr takes up to 20%. Our Platform Fees mode shows the exact list rate you need so your take-home matches a direct-client rate.
Can I share my rate report with a client?+
Yes — hit 'Copy shareable report link' and your exact inputs are encoded in the URL. Anyone opening it sees the same numbers.