# Freelance rate calculator for Mac, Windows and Linux

Written on 25 October 2026 by Ratio.

Start from what you want to earn and work back to a rate you can quote. Each line shows its answer, so you can change a number and see the rest follow. For billing, see the [invoice calculator](https://useratio.app/invoice-calculator).

## From income to hourly rate

Name the monthly goal and the hours you can bill.

| income = 4800 eur | €4,800.00 |
| --- | --- |
| income * 12 | €57,600.00 |
| hours = 6 * 5 * 4 | 120 |
| income / hours | €40.00 |

## Pricing a project

| rate = 55 eur | €55.00 |
| --- | --- |
| rate * 8 | €440.00 |
| 3 days * 8 * rate | €1,320.00 |
| rate * 40 + 19% | €2,618.00 |

## Discounts, VAT and other currencies

| 1200 eur - 20% | €960.00 |
| --- | --- |
| 1200 eur + 19% | €1,428.00 |
| invoice = 2400 usd | $2,400.00 |
| invoice in eur | €2,142.27 |

Set aside tax with “income * 12 * 25%”, and see [VAT by country](https://useratio.app/vat-calculator) and [working days](https://useratio.app/working-days-calculator) for deadlines.

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## Questions

**How do I work out my hourly rate?** Divide the monthly income you need by the hours you can really bill, for example “4800 eur / 120”. Count only billable hours, not all working hours.

**Can I quote in my client's currency?** Yes. Write the amount in your currency and add “in usd” or any other code; Ratio converts at the live rate.

**Does it add VAT?** Yes. “1200 eur + 19%” adds a percentage, and the VAT calculator page covers rates by country.

Source: https://useratio.app/freelance-rate-calculator