Freelancer Rate Negotiation Calculator
Why This is an Opportunity
Every freelancer does this math wrong at least once. It's a focused calculator with saved scenarios — build it in a day, monetize with a pro tier that tracks actual vs projected income over time.
Key Pain Points
- •You charge $75/hr thinking it's great until you realize 30% goes to taxes, you're paying $500/mo for health insurance, and you only bill 25 hours a week
- •Clients push back on your rate and you have no confidence in whether you can actually go lower
- •You have no idea what your effective hourly rate is after accounting for all the unpaid admin, invoicing, and sales time
- •Every 'freelance rate calculator' online is a blog post with a basic formula, not an actual tool you can save and revisit
Original Discovery
Freelancers set their hourly rate based on vibes and then wonder why they're making less than they did at their full-time job. They forget to account for self-employment tax, health insurance, unpaid time off, unbillable hours, and business expenses. This calculator works backward from your desired take-home pay and shows you exactly what rate you need to charge.
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