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Free Hourly Rate Calculator — What Should You Charge? — PingPaid

🎯 Key Takeaways

  • Automate your invoice collection to save time and reduce stress
  • Set clear payment terms and late fees in every contract
  • Follow up professionally and consistently on overdue payments
  • Use tools like PingPaid to handle follow-ups automatically
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PingPaid Updated June 2026 Free Resource
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Hourly Rate Calculator

What should you charge? Enter your desired income, expenses, and billable hours. Get your exact rate in seconds.

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Stop Guessing. Calculate Exactly.

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Desired Income

How much do you want to take home? Be realistic but aspirational.

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Business Expenses

Software, hardware, internet, insurance, marketing — it all adds up.

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Billable Hours

Realistic billable ratio (usually 60%). The rest is admin, marketing, learning.

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Your Exact Rate

Get your minimum rate. Add 20-30% for negotiation buffer and scope creep.

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No Signup

Enter your numbers, get your rate. No email, no account, no data collection.

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Mobile Friendly

Calculate your rate on your phone, tablet, or laptop. Works everywhere.

Know Your Worth

Most freelancers undercharge by 30-50%. Don't be most freelancers. Calculate your exact rate and charge what you deserve.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to handle late payments?

The best approach is automated invoice collection with clear payment terms, gentle reminders, and professional follow-up sequences. Tools like PingPaid can automate this entire process for you.

How do I calculate late fees on invoices?

Late fees are typically calculated as a percentage of the overdue amount (usually 1-2% per month). You can use our free late fee calculator or let PingPaid handle calculations automatically based on your configured terms.

What should I include in a freelance contract?

A solid freelance contract should include: payment terms, late fee clauses, scope of work, revision limits, kill fees, and intellectual property rights. PingPaid offers free contract templates in our template library.