Graphic Designer Pricing Calculator
Stop guessing your design rates. Calculate your true hourly, daily, and project worth.
1. Financial Goals
How much money do you want to keep after taxes and business expenses?
Adobe CC, Figma, fonts, stock assets, hardware, internet, marketing, etc.
Your estimated income and self-employment tax bracket.
2. Time & Capacity
Include vacation time, sick days, and holidays.
How many hours a week do you plan to work overall?
Time spent directly on design work vs admin, pitching, and emails (designers are typically 50-65%).
Based on this, you'll have 1152 billable hours out of 1920 total hours this year.
Your Minimum Hourly Rate
Charge at least this amount to reach your target take-home pay, cover your design expenses, and account for unbilled time.
It's smart to add a 20% margin for profit, taxes, and unexpected scope creep.
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