PH Freelancer Rate Calculator

A lot of Filipino freelancers are underpaid, not because they lack skill, but because no one taught them how to calculate their real value. Hindi pwedeng ‘feel ko P500 okay na.’ Your rate isn’t a hula, it’s a formula.” Your rate should reflect what you need to live well, not just survive.

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📊 View Rate Guide Learn about fair pricing across different markets
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Personal Context
2
Financial Needs
3
Work Availability
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Results

Step 1: Personal Context

Tell us about your skills and work type

Choose the level that best describes your current expertise
Select or type your work type - affects your calculated rate (optional)

Step 2: Financial Needs

Enter your monthly expenses and savings goals

Include rent, food, utilities, and other regular expenses
How much you want to save each month (optional)
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Extra cushion for unexpected expenses and business costs

Step 3: Work Availability

How many hours can you work each week?

Total hours you can work per week (1-168)
How many days per week you plan to work (1-7)

Quick Check

Your Recommended Rate

Based on your financial needs and availability

₱ 0.00 /hour

Recommended hourly rate

Calculation Breakdown
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How We Calculate Your Rate:
Your rate is calculated by adding your monthly expenses and savings goals, applying a buffer for security, then dividing by your available working hours.

Monthly Expenses: ₱ 0.00
Target Savings: ₱ 0.00
Buffer ( 20 %): ₱ 0.00
Total Monthly Needs: ₱ 0.00
Hours per Week: 0 hours
Weekly Needs: ₱ 0.00
Hourly Rate: ₱ 0.00

Sample Project Pricing (Based on Your Rate)

These are examples based on your calculated hourly rate (₱0.00/hr). Actual project pricing should consider your work type's market rate, complexity, scope, and value delivered.

Small Project

~7.5 hours of work

₱ 0.00

Quick tasks, minor revisions

Medium Project

~30 hours of work

₱ 0.00

Multi-week projects, moderate scope

Large Project

~120 hours of work

₱ 0.00

Multi-month projects, extensive scope

Adjust Rate for Client Location

Adjust your rate based on where your client is located to ensure fair compensation across different markets.

Philippine Market Rate

₱ 0.00 /hour

Your calculated rate for local Philippine clients

SEA Market Adjusted Rate

₱0.00/hour ($0.00 USD)
Conservative (1.15x) Premium (1.60x)

Competitive rate for Southeast Asian clients while ensuring fair compensation

Western Market Adjusted Rate

₱0.00/hour ($0.00 USD)
Entry (1.25x) Expert (1.75x)

Fair rate for US, Canada, Australia, UK, EU clients - protects against exploitation while staying competitive

Still 60-70% cheaper than their local rates while ensuring you're paid fairly for your skills and expertise.

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How Your Rate is Calculated

1. Your Available Working Hours
Your capacity for billable work
0 hours/week
2. Monthly Financial Needs
Monthly Expenses + Target Savings
₱ 0.00
3. Add Buffer for Security
Financial Needs + Safety Buffer (extra income for peace of mind)
₱ 0.00
4. Convert to Weekly Needs
Monthly Needs ÷ 4.33 weeks
₱ 0.00
5. Calculate Hourly Rate
Weekly Needs ÷ Available Hours
₱ 0.00

💡 Tips for Using Your Rate

This is your minimum rate to meet your financial goals. Consider these factors:

  • Skill level: Charge more for specialized skills and experience
  • Project complexity: Complex projects deserve higher rates
  • Client budget: Adjust based on client's ability to pay
  • Market rates: Research what others in your field charge
  • Value provided: Focus on the value you bring to clients