HOUR, DAY, PROJECT AND RETAINER
Freelance Rate Calculator
Model rate references from your own costs and capacity.
Use an entered income target, operating costs, time off and billable capacity to model hourly, day, project and retainer references.
- Excel + Google Sheets
- Macro-free
- Instant download
- 14-day refund policy
WHAT IT RECORDS
A workbook organized around one defined set of records.
- 01Hourly and day references
- 02Project quote calculator
- 03Utilization scenarios
- 04Quote pipeline dashboard
SEE THE FILE BEFORE YOU BUY
Real dashboard, inputs and features.
These images come from the delivered product. They are not a fabricated interface made for this page.
EXAMPLE USE CASES
Record-keeping contexts represented by the file.
- Freelancers reviewing their rates
- Consultants quoting projects and retainers
- Service businesses that need capacity-aware pricing
INSIDE THE WORKBOOK
What the template includes.
- Revenue requirement from an entered income target
- Retainer and two-hour reference rates
- Project buffer and direct costs
- Low, base and stretch utilization
- Quote pipeline tracking
- Reconciliation checks across seven tabs
FREE PRACTICAL GUIDE
How to calculate a freelance hourly, day and project rate
Estimate a freelance rate reference from target income, business costs, time off, billable capacity, utilization and margin assumptions.
Read before you buyTRY THE LOGIC FIRST
Try the free calculator
Get a quick hourly estimate before using the full scenario, project and retainer workflow.
Try the free calculatorHOW IT WORKS
From example rows to your own numbers.
- 01
Set the target
Enter desired income, business costs, time off and working capacity.
- 02
Test utilization
Compare what changes when fewer or more hours are genuinely billable.
- 03
Build a quote scenario
Move from the rate engine into project and retainer calculations.
DELIVERY AND COMPATIBILITY
An editable file without another account.
You receive one macro-free .xlsx workbook and a PDF guide for importing it into Google Sheets. Minor visual differences may appear after import.
Planning tool only. Rates do not guarantee demand, utilization, profit or income. A revenue buffer is a markup assumption, not a promised margin.
QUESTIONS BEFORE BUYING
Clear delivery, use and limits.
Can I really download it for $0?
Yes. Enter $0 on Gumroad to download the complete workbook free. Where this page shows a direct download, you can also get the .xlsx file without checkout. The suggested contribution of $5 is optional.
What do I receive after purchase?
One editable .xlsx workbook and a short PDF guide. Gumroad delivers the download immediately after payment.
Does it work in Google Sheets?
Yes. You can import the .xlsx file into Google Sheets. Minor visual differences may appear after import.
Do I need a subscription?
No. This is a one-time purchase for personal use or one business. Resale, sharing and redistribution are not permitted.
Can I request a refund?
The policy allows refund requests for 14 days through Gumroad. Mandatory consumer rights remain unaffected.
Does it replace professional advice or file taxes?
No. The workbook supports organization, calculation and planning. It does not file taxes or replace tax, accounting, legal or financial advice.
Freelance Rate Calculator
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