01 / RATE FLOOR FREE BROWSER TOOL
Freelance video day rate calculator
Work back from the income you need to a day rate that accounts for non-billable days, business costs and a tax reserve.
Adjust the inputs
Replace the sample figures with your own assumptions.
Your assumptions
Calculations run in this tab. Your entries are not sent to a server.
Live estimate
LOCALYour planning rate
Planning estimate only. It is not a guaranteed quote, tax calculation or professional recommendation.
Calculation notes
What this number means
This rate floor divides the gross revenue needed (income goal plus business costs, grossed up by your tax reserve) by the billable days you expect to sell. It does not estimate local market rates or guarantee bookings.
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Before you use this estimate
Is this a quote I can send to a client?
No. It is a planning estimate from the assumptions you enter. Check the scope, rates, tax treatment, usage rights and contract terms before sending a quote.
Are my numbers uploaded or saved?
Calculations happen in this browser tab. The tool does not send entered numbers to a calculation server or save them to an account.
Which currency should I use?
Choose any supported display currency and use the same currency for every input. The calculator does not convert currencies or supply regional rates.