Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator India

Hourly Rate Calculator

Freelance hourly rate from target income — billable hours, expenses and profit margin.

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Freelancer/consultant hourly rate for India — covers target income plus business expenses over billable hours. Add GST (18%) separately if registered under GST.

About this tool

Calculate the hourly rate you need to charge as a freelancer or consultant in India. Enter target annual income, billable hours per year and business expenses — get minimum hourly rate with optional profit margin. For freelancers pricing projects fairly.

How to use the Hourly Rate Calculator

  1. 1

    Target annual income

    After-tax income goal in ₹.

  2. 2

    Billable hours & expenses

    Hours you can bill and yearly costs.

  3. 3

    See hourly rate

    Rate to charge clients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Billable hours per year?

Typical: 1,000–1,500 after holidays and admin — adjust for your schedule.

Include GST?

Add 18% GST on invoice if registered — calculator shows pre-tax rate.

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