Freelancer Project Profit Calculator
See what you actually take home from a freelance project after fees, expenses, and time.
Project Details
Project & Time
Fees
Project Expenses
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Results
Estimated Take-Home
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Effective Hourly Rate
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Breakdown
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and does not constitute tax or financial advice. Estimated tax is calculated as a simple percentage of taxable income (gross revenue minus deductible expenses) for estimation purposes only.
How the Project Profit Calculator Works
When quoting a project, the top-line number often looks great. But as a freelancer, you aren't an employee - you are a business. This means you absorb costs that quickly eat into your profit. Our calculator breaks it down in six simple steps:
- Enter what the client is paying: The total gross revenue of the project.
- Add your expected project hours: Include non-billable time like communication and revisions.
- Add platform and payment fees: Account for Upwork/Fiverr cuts (often 10-20%) and Stripe/PayPal fees (often ~3%).
- Add project-related expenses: Any software licenses, assets, or contractors you need to hire.
- Optionally estimate taxes: Set aside a percentage for income and self-employment taxes.
- See your estimated take-home and effective hourly rate: Find out what your time is actually worth.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an effective hourly rate?
An effective hourly rate is how much you actually earn per hour worked, after deducting all fees, expenses, and taxes from the project price.
Does this calculator include platform fees?
Yes. You can enter the specific percentage fee charged by your freelance platform (like Upwork or Fiverr) and payment processor (like Stripe or PayPal) to see exactly how much they take from your total revenue.
Can I use different currencies?
Yes, the calculator supports multiple major currencies including USD, EUR, GBP, INR, CAD, and AUD.
Does Tralance store my project information?
No. The Freelancer Project Profit Calculator runs entirely in your web browser. No project data, pricing, or financial information is ever sent to or stored on our servers.
Is the tax calculation accurate?
The tax calculation provides a simple percentage-based estimate of your taxable income (gross revenue minus deductible expenses). It does not account for complex local tax laws, deductions, or progressive tax brackets, and should not be used as official tax advice.