OPS03 — Real Hourly Rate Calculator for Freelancers

Find out what your time actually costs. Then price every project from a position of strength.

Built for freelancers and independent consultants who suspect they're undercharging — but don't have the number to prove it.

What you get out of it

• Calculate your true hourly cost after taxes, overhead, non-billable hours and downtime — not the fantasy rate you tell clients.
• Set a minimum viable day rate that covers everything and still leaves margin — the floor below which you never go.
• Spot which current projects are actually profitable and which are costing you money — instantly, per engagement.

What's included

Real hourly cost calculator  ·  Minimum viable rate engine  ·  Project profitability checker  ·  Annual income planner  ·  Quick Start guide (PDF)

Best for

✓ Freelancers pricing fixed-fee projects and retainers
✓ Consultants moving from hourly to value-based pricing
✓ Independents who've never done a proper cost-of-working analysis

Frequently asked questions

Q: What format is this?
A: Excel (.xlsx) — compatible with Excel, Google Sheets and Numbers.

Q: Is this a subscription?
A: No. One-time purchase. You own it forever.

Q: How long to set up?
A: Under 10 minutes — just enter your numbers and let the engine do the rest.

Operators who bought this also use:

OPS01 — Invoice & Payment Pipeline ($49)
BND01 — Finance Starter Bundle ($59)