The day rate you need

Tell us what you want to take home, your costs and your working year. You'll see the day and hour rate that gets you there, and how we got there.

Your year

How much do you want to take home in a year? (£)

After your business costs and the money you put aside for tax.

How many days a week do you work?

Count the days you're usually on a job.

How many weeks' holiday do you take?

Whole weeks you're not working.

What do your business costs come to in a year? (£)

Van, fuel, insurance, tools, phone, software, anything you pay to keep working.

What percentage do you put aside for tax? (%)

Use your own figure. If you're not sure, your accountant or HMRC can help you work it out.

More options

How many other days off a year?

Bank holidays, sick days, quiet days, quoting days.

How many hours is a working day?

Hours you can charge for, not including travel if you don't charge for it.

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