Why must my rate be higher than my target wage?

Not every working hour is billable. Quotes, follow-ups, admin and travel take unpaid time, and business costs come before your wage. This calculator accounts for both.

Freelancers, contractors, tradespeople, technicians and service businesses charging by time or job.

Hourly Rate Calculator · Digitalize Plus

Target net income per month (RM)

Business cost per month (RM)

Costs that need to be covered before your salary. Empty if there is none.

Working days a week5

Hours can be charged per day5

Not all work hours are chargeable. The time for quote, admin and travel is unpaid, so this figure is often smaller than the actual working hours.

Fill in your income target to see your hourly rate.

Common questions

Admin hours that cannot be charged can be automated.

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Hourly Rate Calculator

Common questions

Why must my rate be higher than my target wage?

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Admin hours that cannot be charged can be automated.