Question 1

Salary to day rate?

Accepted Answer

A common rule: (salary × 1.25–1.4) ÷ billable days. £60k target → ~£375/day at 200 billable days. See our developer rate calculator for a full comparison.

Question 2

How do I set a freelance day rate?

Accepted Answer

Target salary ÷ ~180 billable days, then add tax, pension, insurance and non-billable overhead — typically 1.5–2× the employee day equivalent.

Question 3

Is the Freelance Rate Calculator free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes — completely free, no signup, no account. It runs instantly in your browser and you can use it as often as you like.

Question 4

Is the Freelance Rate Calculator accurate?

Accepted Answer

Results use standard published formulas and current rates where applicable. They're accurate for the inputs given, but always verify figures that affect real money or decisions — rates change and edge cases exist.

Question 5

Do you store the numbers I enter?

Accepted Answer

No. Everything is calculated in your browser — nothing is sent to or stored on our servers.

Question 6

Can I use this on my phone?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the calculator is fully responsive and works on mobile, tablet and desktop.

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Freelance Rate Calculator — FAQs

Salary to day rate?

How do I set a freelance day rate?

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