Freelance RateProject price calculator
Quote a fixed price from the hours you expect, your hourly rate and a buffer for what you cannot foresee.
How the quote is built
The price is your estimated hours times your hourly rate, plus a buffer, plus direct costs, plus a rush fee if the client needs it fast. For 30 hours at 800 with a 20 percent buffer the total is ₹28,800: ₹24,000 for the work, ₹4,800 of buffer, and a deposit of ₹11,520 to ask first.
Why the buffer matters
Most estimates are too short, because we forget meetings, changes and checking. A buffer turns a hopeful estimate into a safe one. If the job runs on time, the buffer is your profit; if it runs over, it keeps your hourly income from collapsing. The calculator shows what you earn per hour if the job takes 25 or 50 percent longer.
Before you send the quote
- Write what is included and what is not, and how many revisions.
- Say when the deposit is due and when the balance is due. Wording to copy is on the quote wording page.
- Decide a rush fee before the client asks. See rush fees and revisions.
- Compare the final price with your floor from the rate calculator.
Common questions
How big a buffer should I add?
Add more when the brief is unclear or the work is new to you. Many freelancers use 10 to 20 percent on familiar work and 30 percent or more on new work. Keep a record of estimates against real hours to set your own figure.
Should I charge direct costs separately?
Yes, if they are specific to the job, such as a stock photo licence, printing or travel. Listing them separately shows the client what the price covers.
How much deposit is normal?
Many freelancers ask for a third to a half of the price before starting, and the rest on delivery. Use the amount that makes you comfortable if the client disappears.
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Example figures on this site are made up to show the working. They are not market rates or averages. Tax, social-insurance, sales-tax and holiday rules differ by country and change, so this site does not state them: ask the tax authority of your country or an accountant. Checked 14 November 2026.