Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate your ideal hourly rate with GST, expenses, and savings. Built for Indian freelancers and web developers.
Income Goals
Working Pattern
hrs
Industry average: 25–35 hrs. Full-time ceiling ≈ 40 hrs.
wks
Working weeks: 48 · Total billable hours: 1,440
Business Costs
Typical: tools, cloud, accountant, subscriptions
%
Standard GST for freelance services: 18%
%
Recommended: 20–30% for income security
Your Minimum Viable Rate
₹1,298/hr
Round up to the nearest round number for client proposals.
Breakdown
Desired Income₹12,00,000
Business Expenses (annual)₹1,20,000
Savings Buffer (20%)₹2,64,000
GST Rate (18%)₹2,85,120
Total Revenue Needed₹18,69,120
Hourly
₹1,298
/hr
Daily (8 hr)
₹10,384
/day
Weekly
₹38,940
/wk
Monthly
₹1,55,760
/mo
Pro tip: This is your floor rate — the minimum you need to cover costs. Add a 20–40% premium for market positioning, especially for specialised skills.
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