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Hourly rate calculator

The question every Dutch freelancer starts with: what should I charge? Enter your target net income, billable hours per year and expected costs — we calculate the minimum hourly rate, with tax and deductions accounted for.

Desired net income per year

What you want to keep after tax.

Billable hours per year

Not all worked hours are billable. A common figure is 1,000–1,400 hours/year for a full-time freelancer.

Expected business costs per year

Tax year

Hours criterion met? (≥1,225 hours/year)

Yes

Starter's deduction already used?

Not yet (first year)

Once

Twice

Three times (max)

Result

Enter your desired net income to see your minimum hourly rate.

Informative estimate. Add a buffer for unpaid invoices, illness, holidays and pension — those belong on top of this minimum.

Looking ahead

Track this all year with Stipto.

Based on your billed hours and costs, you see continuously whether you're on course for your net goal.

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