What should be considered in a freelancer's fixed costs?

Consider taxes, software subscriptions, infrastructure (internet/electricity), provisions for vacations, and a reserve for equipment renewal.

Hourly Rate Calculator

Q: How to calculate the value of a working hour?

The calculation is based on the sum of all monthly expenses (fixed costs) plus the desired net profit (salary). The total is divided by the number of productive hours you actually work in a month.

Don't lose money on your projects. Discover the minimum value of your technical hour to cover costs and reach your desired salary.

Calculate the professional value of your time

How does this tool work?

Enter your expenses: List all monthly fixed and variable costs: rent, utilities, food, transport, etc.
Add desired profit: Specify how much you want to earn as profit or savings.
Set billable hours: How many hours per month you expect to work billable (e.g., 120 hours).
Calculate: Press the button to compute your minimum hourly rate.
Review breakdown: See how each expense contributes to the final rate; adjust as needed.

When should I use this calculation?

Use this when you are setting your freelance hourly rate, consulting fees, or starting a service-based business. It ensures your rate covers all costs plus desired profit. Revisit whenever your expenses or income goals change.

How is this calculated?

The hourly rate is derived from the total monthly required earnings divided by billable hours:

Hourly Rate = (Fixed Costs + Desired Profit) / Billable Hours

If you also need to account for taxes, include them in fixed costs or add them as a separate line item. Some freelancers multiply the result by 1.3–1.5 to cover non-billable time (administration, marketing).

How to calculate the value of a working hour?

The calculation is based on the sum of all your monthly expenses (fixed costs) plus the amount you wish to have as net profit (salary). This total is divided by the number of hours you can effectively sell or work in a month.

The logic applied by our simulator follows the market standard for professional service pricing.

What to consider in a freelancer's fixed costs?

When using this calculator, don't forget to sum the items that keep your operation active, regardless of having projects at the moment:

Taxes: Business taxes or income tax
Software: Subscriptions (Adobe, Office, etc)
Provisions: Reserve for Vacations and Sick Leave
Infrastructure: Internet and proportional Rent

Budgeting Tip

The calculated value is your survival minimum. For complex budgets, add a 20% safety margin for unforeseen events. Also learn how to calculate the ROI of your projects.

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