Freelance Profit Calculator
Discover your true net profit after platform fees, taxes, and expenses. Find out what you are really earning per hour.
Project Details
Upwork: 10%, Fiverr: 20%
Self-employment tax
Net Take-Home Pay
Gross Revenue
$0.00
Fees & Costs
-$0.00
Est. Taxes
-$0.00
Effective Hourly Rate
Based on 0 hours of work
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Maximize Your Freelance Earnings
Input Gross Fee
Start with the total amount you bill the client. Don't subtract anything yet.
Account for Leaks
Add platform fees (Upwork 10%, PayPal 3%) and estimated taxes (20-30%) to see where money goes.
Real Hourly Value
Divide your Net Profit by hours worked. This is your true wage—crucial for pricing future projects.
Why Net Profit Matters for Freelancers
New freelancers often confuse Revenue (the number on the invoice) with Profit (the money you keep). A $1,000 project might look great, but after a 20% platform fee, 25% for taxes, and $50 in software costs, you might only keep $500.
Using a margin calculator helps you price your services correctly. If you want to take home $50/hr, you might need to charge clients $85/hr to cover all overheads and taxes.
Common Freelance Fees:
- Upwork: 10% freelancer service fee.
- Fiverr: 20% commission fee.
- PayPal/Stripe: Approx 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.
- Self-Employment Tax (USA): Approx 15.3% (Social Security + Medicare).