Free calculator · 3 min
Work out the hourly rate you actually need, then turn it into project prices clients understand.
Made for The Builder: solopreneurs and freelancers.
The rate you need$62 an hourBased on 1,100 billable hours a year. Most owners can bill 50 to 70% of their working hours.
Price it as a project
$1,500 for a 20-hour project, including a 20% buffer for calls, changes and admin.
Quote the outcome, not the hours. Clients compare prices, not rates.
Email me this, plus three proposal templates
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