How to calculate effective hourly pay
Add all income from the job, subtract fees and expenses, then divide by the total time required. Include unpaid setup, waiting, driving, or cleanup time when it affects the job.
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Hourly Rate Calculator
Turn gig pay, freelance income, tips, unpaid time, and expenses into a realistic hourly rate.
- Gross hourly pay
- Net hourly pay
- Expense tracking
- Unpaid time included
Effective rate
Estimated hourly pay
Net hourly rate
$22.57/hr
- Gross hourly rate
- $29.29/hr
- Total time counted
- 7 hours
- Total income
- $205.00
- Total costs
- $47.00
- Net pay after costs
- $158.00
Estimate only. This is not tax, legal, or employment advice.
Why gross hourly pay can be misleading
A job that looks profitable can become less attractive after fuel, platform fees, supplies, parking, or unpaid waiting time. Net hourly pay gives a clearer comparison.
What expenses should freelancers and gig workers include?
Common costs include mileage, fuel, tolls, parking, supplies, transaction fees, equipment, software, and other job-specific costs. Keep records if you plan to use the information for taxes.