Enter your desired annual take-home income, annual fixed expenses, weekly billable hours, and annual vacation days to find the minimum hourly rate you must charge to avoid a loss, plus a pricing guide for quoting projects.
Assumes a 5-day work week when converting vacation days to unpaid weeks off.
Enter the details above to calculate the result.
This is a simplified estimate for planning purposes. It assumes a 5-day work week and doesn't account for unpaid sick days, unbillable admin time, seasonal demand, or tax bracket details — adjust the inputs to match your real situation.