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Contractor Hourly vs Employee Rate
Turn a salary, benefits share, paid leave, and a contract rate into two loaded hourly figures.
Enter your numbers
Enter only the details needed for this task. Check them against the original source.
Now set to . The result, the chart, and the meter follow the slider as you drag. Typing a number in the form above moves the slider to match.
Your result
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Result chart
The bars are drawn from the numbers in your result and redraw on every compute. They show no new information and store nothing.
The chart is drawn from your result by this page's script. The text result above carries the same numbers.
Source notes
- U.S. Small Business Administration — Price Your Products or Services
Freelance rates must cover taxes, expenses, downtime, and profit, not just desired take-home pay.
Reviewed 2026-10-26. This computes a floor rate; market rates in your field may differ.
What this App does not do
This App compares the numbers you enter. It does not decide which role is better or value unpaid time.
This free App has no paid features. It does not contact an agency, employer, bank, seller, provider, or other person.