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Freelance Revenue Calculator

Estimate freelance monthly and annual revenue from hourly rate, billable hours, working weeks, and recurring income. Check target gap, utilization, and burnout risk.

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How to use this calculator

  • Enter hourly rate and weekly billable hours.
  • Add working weeks per year and recurring monthly revenue.
  • Compare projected annual revenue with your target.

What the result means

The result estimates annual freelance revenue and shows whether the target is reachable with the current rate and workload.

Annual Revenue = Hourly Rate × Billable Hours × Working Weeks + Monthly Recurring Revenue × 12

Revenue is not profit. Use this with freelance profit and cost calculators to estimate actual take-home income.

Example calculation

At $75 per hour, 25 billable hours per week, 48 weeks per year, and $1,000 monthly recurring revenue, annual revenue is $102,000.

Tips for better results

  • Increase recurring income to reduce dependence on weekly hours.
  • Track non-billable admin time separately.
  • Avoid raising billable hours past sustainable capacity.

FAQ

How much can I earn as a freelancer?

Multiply your hourly rate by billable hours and working weeks, then add recurring or project revenue.

What hourly rate should I charge?

Your rate should cover target income, taxes, non-billable time, business expenses, and market positioning.

How many billable hours do freelancers work?

Many freelancers bill fewer than 40 hours per week because admin, marketing, sales, and client communication take time.

How do I reach six figures as a freelancer?

Reach six figures by combining higher rates, consistent billable hours, recurring retainers, and strong client retention.

How much revenue should freelancers target?

Revenue target should be higher than take-home income because taxes, expenses, downtime, and savings must be covered.

Decision module

MetricHow to use it
Annual RevenueProjected top-line freelance income.
UtilizationBillable hours compared with a 40-hour workweek.
Burnout RiskWorkload signal based on billable hours.

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