Hourly to Annual Freelance Calculator
Hourly freelance rates look simple, but annual income depends on how many hours are actually paid. This calculator turns hourly rates into yearly revenue, monthly take-home pay, and effective hourly income after deductions.
Hourly to annual formula
Annual gross revenue = hourly rate multiplied by billable hours per week multiplied by billable weeks per year.
Why 40 x 52 can mislead you
Forty hours times fifty-two weeks assumes no vacation, no illness, no sales time, no admin time, and no quiet weeks. Freelancers should usually calculate with billable time, not calendar time.
ScenarioAnnual billable hours
30 hours x 46 weeks1,380 billable hours
25 hours x 44 weeks1,100 billable hours
20 hours x 40 weeks800 billable hours
Best use case
Use this page when comparing two rates, deciding whether to accept a retainer, or checking if a marketplace rate can support a full year of income.