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Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Free Canadian freelance hourly rate calculator • no signup • updated October 2026

Work out the hourly rate you need from your income goal, billable hours and expenses. Free tool for Canadian freelancers.

Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator

Free to use, no signup. Turn the result into an invoice ›

How the calculation works

01

Enter your amount

Type the figure the calculation starts from, such as a price, invoice amount or receipt total.

02

Set the rate or options

Choose your province, or enter the rate, term or options the calculation needs.

03

Read the result

See the full breakdown and total, then turn it into a professional invoice in one click.

The formula
Hourly rate = (Income goal + Expenses) / Billable hours

A worked example

Second example: a $100,000 goal plus $15,000 expenses over 1,400 billable hours needs about $82/hour.

What is the freelance hourly rate?

What is the freelance hourly rate. In Canada, that means being specific about tax and terms so clients know exactly what to pay. See the related FacilInvoice tool below to do this in a couple of clicks.

How to use this calculator

How to use this calculator. Here is how it works in practice, with the Canadian rules that apply.

How freelance hourly rate is calculated

How freelance hourly rate is calculated. Keeping this clear is what gets you paid faster and keeps you compliant.

The formula

The formula.

A worked example

A worked example.

freelance hourly rate in Canada (by province where relevant)

freelance hourly rate in Canada (by province where relevant). In Canada, that means being specific about tax and terms so clients know exactly what to pay.

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References
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)

Verify current rates with the source above before relying on a figure.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate freelance hourly rate?

Enter your figures in the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator and it returns the result instantly using the standard formula, applying the correct Canadian rate wherever tax is involved. You see the full breakdown and the total without doing the math by hand, and you can turn the result into an invoice in one click.

Is the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator accurate and up to date for Canada?

Yes. It uses current Canadian rates and standard formulas, so it is reliable for quoting, pricing and planning. Rates change from time to time, so for a final invoice confirm the current figure for your province with the CRA or Revenu Quebec.

Is the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator free, and do I need an account?

It is completely free with no signup and no usage limit. You only create a FacilInvoice account if you want to turn the result into a professional invoice and send, track or get paid online.

Does the Freelance Hourly Rate Calculator work for every province?

Yes. It covers all Canadian provinces and territories and applies GST, HST, PST or QST correctly, so freelancers and small businesses anywhere in Canada get the right number.

Can I use this calculator on my phone?

Yes. It runs in any mobile browser, so you can calculate a quote or a tax amount on the job site and invoice the client right after. Nothing to install and no account needed to use it.

Is my data saved or shared?

No. The calculator runs entirely in your browser and stores nothing, so your numbers stay private. You only create a FacilInvoice account if you choose to turn a result into an invoice and send or track it.

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