Freelance daily rate simulator

What daily rate should you charge to hit your target net annual income? Adjust billed days and charges rate based on your status.

Target net annual income€ / year
Billed days / year

Freelance standard: 200 to 220 days. Reduce if you expect fewer missions.

Charges rate (%)

SASU president: ~62%. EI BNC: ~25-30%. Wage portage: ~50%.

Target daily rate
752 €€ / day
Annual billed revenue
157 895 €
Monthly average
5 000 € (net)

Tips

  • Count 200 to 215 days a year, not 230: it includes vacation, holidays, gaps and training.
  • To match salaried net income, multiply your net target by ~2 to get the revenue target.
  • Secure your first year with at least a 6-month mission, ideally before leaving your job.

2026 assumptions: SASU president (social charges + corporate tax). VAT excluded (usually passed on to clients). Adapt the charge rate to your actual status.