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Freelance hourly rate calculator

Find out the hourly rate you need to charge as a freelancer or self-employed person to reach your target income, including business costs and profit margin.

Billable hours per year1150
incl. 8.1% VATCHF 101.33 / hr
Recommended hourly rateCHF 93.74 / hr

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Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate my hourly rate?

Divide your target annual income plus business costs by the hours you can actually bill per year. Not all working hours are billable, budget for sales, admin and holidays.

How many hours per year are billable?

Realistically often 40-60% of working time is billable. At 25 hrs/week over 46 weeks that's around 1,150 billable hours.

Should I add VAT?

If you're VAT-registered, VAT is added on top of the net hourly rate. The calculator shows both values.

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