Hourly rate calculator
What must your hour really cost?
Target income, costs and realistic utilisation become your fair hourly rate – in 30 seconds.
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Comparable to a gross annual salary.
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Office, software, insurance, training, accountant, marketing.
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The rest goes to sales, proposals, bookkeeping and admin – 50–70% for most people.
The defaults are example values – adjust them to your situation. All results are estimates for orientation.
Your result · Required hourly rate (net)
incl. 19% VAT
Day rate (net)
Required annual revenue
Working days per year
Billable hours per year
Public holidays on weekdays (2026)
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