California Freelance Rate
Calculate your freelance hourly rate in California. Account for taxes, expenses, and target income.
About California
What should you charge as a freelancer in California? This calculator works backwards from your target take-home income, accounting for self-employment tax (15.3%), California state income tax, and business expenses. In California's high-cost market, freelance rates of $75-200/hour are common for experienced developers and designers.
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What do freelancers charge in California?
Rates vary by skill: web developers $50-150/hr, designers $40-120/hr, copywriters $30-80/hr, consultants $75-250/hr. Higher-cost markets support higher rates.
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