💼 Freelance Rate Calculator

Calculate Your Worth Based on Real Expenses and Desired Income

🎯 Stop Undercharging Yourself

Most Nigerian freelancers charge too little because they don't account for all their costs. This calculator helps you set rates that cover expenses, taxes, downtime, and give you the income you actually deserve.

📊 Enter Your Details

💰 Desired Income

Monthly income goal

₦

Billable hours per week

hrs

Weeks working per year

weeks

💸 Monthly Expenses

Rent/Housing

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Food & Groceries

₦

Transport/Fuel

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Internet & Phone

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Electricity (NEPA + Gen/Solar)

₦

Health Insurance/Medical

₦

Other Monthly Expenses

₦

💼 Business Costs (Optional)

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Software/Tools (monthly)

₦

Equipment/Upgrades (monthly)

₦

Marketing/Ads (monthly)

₦

Training/Courses (monthly)

₦

⚙️ Additional Factors

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Tax/VAT rate (%)

%

Profit margin desired (%)

%

Non-billable hours per week

hrs

💵 Your Recommended Rates

Minimum Hourly Rate

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To cover all expenses & desired income

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📊 Market Rates in Nigeria

Entry Level Freelancers $5-15/hr

Intermediate (1-3 years) $15-35/hr

Expert (3-5 years) $35-75/hr

Specialist/Senior (5+ years) $75-150+/hr

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