How should I determine my freelance hourly rate?

Take your target annual net income, add tax and business expenses, divide by annual billable hours. Example: 500,000 TL net target + 30% tax + 36,000 TL expenses = 750,000 TL gross needed. With 1,200 billable hours: 625 TL/hour.

What is utilization rate and why is it important?

It shows what portion of your total work hours are billable. Typically 60-80%. Remaining time goes to marketing, admin, training, and breaks. Pricing without accounting for this reduces your income.

What is the freelance tax rate?

Income tax bracket (15-40%) + SSI premium + withholding varies by income. On average, 25-35% of gross goes to tax and insurance. Work with an accountant for accurate estimates.

Freelance Income Calculator

Results

Monthly Gross Income

Monthly Net Income

Yearly Net Income

Monthly Billable Hours

Effective Hourly Rate

Monthly Tax Estimate

Total Deductions

Yearly Gross Income

Monthly Net Income Monthly Tax Estimate Monthly Business Expenses

Hourly Rate Comparison

Hourly Rate	Monthly Gross	Monthly Net	Yearly Net

Utilization Rate Impact

Utilization	Hours/Mo	Monthly Gross	Monthly Net

Income Target Analysis

Target Monthly Net	Required Hourly Rate

This calculator is for informational purposes only. Results are estimates and may differ from actual values.

Freelance Pricing Guide

How to Set Your Hourly Rate?

Determine your target annual net income, add taxes and expenses, divide by annual billable hours. Research the market for competitive pricing.

Tips

Factor in taxes, insurance, and vacation days when setting your rate.
Your utilization rate will not be 100% — account for admin, marketing, and downtime.
Secure income stability with long-term agreements with regular clients.
Update your rate annually for inflation and experience growth.
Project-based pricing is generally more profitable than hourly billing.

Freelance Income Calculator