What Should You Charge? Find Out — Transparently.

A BLS-backed freelance rate estimator — transparent benchmarks from official government wage data. 96 core occupations, 1,795 job titles, 157 countries.

Try the Calculator →

Why this calculator is different

🏛️ BLS-Backed

Built on official U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data — not crowdsourced guesses, not self-reported rates, not "what feels right." Every estimate starts from May 2025 OEWS median wages.

🔍 100% Transparent

Every multiplier, every assumption is disclosed right below your results. The freelance conversion factor, experience adjustments, client-market modifiers — all spelled out. No black box.

🌍 Global Coverage

157 countries and territories with five data-quality tiers. Whether you're in a Tier A market (U.S., UK, Canada) or an emerging economy, you'll know exactly how confident to be in your estimate.

How It Works

1

Pick Your Skill

Search 1,795 job titles across 96 core SOC occupations. We'll map your role to the closest BLS category.

2

Set Experience & Market

Choose your experience level and client market. We adjust for entry, mid, and senior tiers — plus whether your clients are U.S.-based or local.

3

See Your Rates

Get your floor rate, target rate, and full entry-to-senior range — with source data and confidence tier clearly labeled.

Want the full breakdown? Read the methodology →