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Effective Hourly Rate Calculator

Calculate the effective hourly rate after considering total time, expenses and fees.

Enter your business figures

Enter the figures below to calculate your result.

Currency selection changes only the displayed symbol. No exchange-rate conversion is performed.
Gross client revenue.
Billable plus non-billable time spent.
Direct expenses.
Fees paid to platforms or payment providers.

Calculation Results

Based on the figures you entered.

Primary Result$74.17/hr
Net Earnings$4,450.00
Net Margin89.00%
About this calculationEffective rate uses all time spent, including non-billable work, and subtracts entered costs and fees.

How the Effective Hourly Rate Calculator Works

Calculate the effective hourly rate after considering total time, expenses and fees.

Net earnings = revenue − expenses − fees; effective hourly rate = net earnings ÷ total time spent.

Use the result as a planning estimate. Contracts, tax rules, platform terms and actual business costs may differ.

How to use this calculator

What to enter

Enter or select the following as requested: Currency — Display Only; Client Revenue; Total Time Spent; Direct Expenses; Platform / Payment Fees. Follow the units, valid ranges, examples, and options displayed beside each field.

What the result means

The rate is an estimate based on the income goal, costs, available working time, utilization and fees entered. Non-billable time and unexpected expenses can make the required rate higher.

When to use it

Use this to plan freelance pricing; use realistic billable hours and include costs and reserves relevant to your situation.