To take home $150,000 a year after taxes and expenses, billing 25 hours/week for 48 weeks, you'd need to charge an estimated $170.83/hour.

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Work backward from your target take-home pay to the hourly rate you need to charge.

Your Goal

Desired Take-Home Pay (annual)

Business Expenses (annual)Software, insurance, supplies, etc.

Effective Tax RateBlended federal + state + self-employment tax — adjust to your situation.

25%

Weeks Worked Per Year

48 wks

Billable Hours Per WeekRealistic hours you can bill, not total hours worked.

25 hrs

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Required Hourly Rate

$170.83