Pricing
Freelancer Hourly Rate: What You Actually Take Home After Taxes
By Alex Torres7 min
Pricing
Hourly Rate
Taxes
Global
Sources & References
- Freelancing in America — Annual Survey — Upwork Research. Retrieved from ↗
- MBO Partners State of Independence in America Report — MBO Partners. Retrieved from ↗
Information based on publicly available official documents. Tax rates and platform fees may change; verify with the linked sources before acting.
About the author
Alex Torres
Freelance business strategist & pricing coach
Alex Torres helps independent professionals set rates that account for taxes, overhead, and market positioning. With 7+ years as a freelance consultant across Latin America and North America, Alex writes from direct experience in the field.
·7+ years freelancing in software development and strategy consulting
·Coached 500+ freelancers on pricing and business structure
·Published guides on rate-setting and client negotiation