Freelance Writer Rate Calculator (Hourly & Per Word)
Convert between per-word, per-hour and per-project pricing for content writing, copywriting and SEO work. Built for freelance writers who are done under-charging.
Calculate my rate →Entry-level
$0.10–$0.25 / word
Typical 2026 range
Experienced
$0.30–$0.80 / word
Typical 2026 range
Expert
$1.00–$3.00 / word
Typical 2026 range
What this calculator does
Built specifically for freelance writer rates (hourly & per word). Every multiplier is tuned to real 2026 benchmarks.
- ✓Blog, SEO, copywriting, technical writing, ghostwriting
- ✓Toggle between per-word, hourly and project quotes
- ✓Live income projection for full-time freelancers
- ✓Adjusts for platform fees and client country
Frequently asked questions
What's a good per-word rate for freelance writing?+
Entry-level blog writers earn $0.10–$0.25 per word. SEO writers with case studies charge $0.30–$0.80. B2B, SaaS and ghostwriters regularly bill $1–$3/word.
Should I charge hourly or per word?+
Per word for anything under 2,000 words — you get paid for output, not speed. Hourly or day-rate for research-heavy, technical or ghostwriting work.
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