Day Rate Calculator
Convert a target annual income into a freelance day rate, based on the number of billable days you realistically work in a year.
Frequently asked
- How many billable days a year should I assume?
- Around 180–210 for a busy freelancer. Starting from 250 weekdays and ignoring gaps, holidays and admin will set your rate too low.
Quote the day rate once in a Retainer proposal; it flows straight into the contract and the invoice. Try Retainer free