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What should you charge per hour?
The free calculator that uses your real costs to find your ideal hourly rate, and shows if you're undercharging.
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Discount meetings, prospecting, admin, on average 30 to 40% is non-billable.
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Why most freelancers price it wrong
The most common mistake: charging what feels fair
Pricing by gut feeling is the shortcut that costs the most. Without numbers, you anchor on peer comparisons, old proposals or fear of losing the client. The result is an operation that looks healthy in cash, but eats your hours without leaving margin to grow. Real-cost pricing is the only sustainable method.
The 3 components of a real hourly rate
The trap of mispriced recurring clients
When you close a social media contract for €1,500/month, it looks great. But if you don't know exactly how many hours you're spending on that client, in 6 months you may find you're making €20/hour, below minimum wage.
Eluvie connects your recurring contracts to your financials automatically: you see what each client represents in monthly revenue, without manual math.
How to raise prices without losing clients
Raise gradually, communicate at least 30 days in advance, anchor the new price in outcomes (not your costs), and offer a short transition window for old contracts. Clients who value the work stay; those who leave were likely unprofitable anyway.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my hourly rate?
How do I calculate my hourly rate?
How much should I charge per hour as a freelancer?
How much should I charge per hour as a freelancer?
How do I know if I'm charging too little?
How do I know if I'm charging too little?
Are recurring monthly contracts worth it?
Are recurring monthly contracts worth it?
How can I raise prices without losing clients?
How can I raise prices without losing clients?
What is the difference between hours worked and billable hours?
What is the difference between hours worked and billable hours?
How do I track how much each client pays me monthly?
How do I track how much each client pays me monthly?
Now that you know what you're worth, make sure you're getting paid for all of it.
Eluvie tracks all your contracts and payments in one dashboard, so you can stop guessing and start growing.
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