Freelance Rate Calculator
Calculate your ideal hourly rate to cover expenses, taxes, and earn your target income as a freelancer in Australia.
Your Income Goals
What you want to earn before tax
Business Expenses (Annual)
Your Time
Holidays, sick days, breaks
Admin, marketing, proposals, learning
Self-funded super contribution
Your Rates
Minimum Hourly Rate
$95
To cover all costs
Daily Rate (8hr)
$760
Weekly Rate (40hr)
$3,800
Annual Breakdown
Target income: $100,000
+ Business expenses: $12,000
+ Super (self-funded): $11,000
+ Tax buffer (~30%): $36,900
Total revenue needed: $159,900
Billable Hours
Work weeks per year: 48
Total work hours: 1,920
Non-billable (30%): 576
Billable hours: 1,344
Revenue Breakdown
Suggested Rate Tiers
Australian Freelance Rates by Industry
| Industry | Junior | Mid-Level | Senior/Expert |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web Development | $60-100 | $100-150 | $150-250+ |
| Graphic Design | $50-80 | $80-120 | $120-180+ |
| Copywriting | $40-70 | $70-110 | $110-180+ |
| Marketing/SEO | $60-90 | $90-140 | $140-220+ |
| Business Consulting | $80-120 | $120-200 | $200-400+ |
| Photography/Video | $50-100 | $100-180 | $180-350+ |