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Hourly rate calculator for the self-employed
How much do you need to charge per hour? The calculator takes costs, holidays, sick days and non-billable time into account.
The calculation runs only in your browser. Nothing is sent to us or stored.
How it is calculated
- Working days = 52 weeks × 5 days − vacation − sick days − public holidays.
- Billable hours = working days × hours per day × share of billable time.
- Hourly rate = (target profit + business costs) ÷ billable hours.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the price for my clients?
It is the lower limit for your plan to work out. Your price also depends on the market, your experience and the value for your clients.
Why is the hourly rate so much higher than an employee wage?
As a self-employed person you pay insurance and retirement savings on your own, have costs and cannot bill every working hour.
Does VAT belong in the hourly rate?
No. You calculate net and add VAT on the invoice – unless you are a Kleinunternehmer.
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