Freelance Rate Calculator — New Zealand

Work out a freelance hourly and day rate in New Zealand. Tax default (28%) is a rough placeholder only — set your own effective rate. Amounts work in any currency.

Take-home income you want per year ($)Business expenses per year (software, gear, insurance) ($)Tax rate estimate (%)Working weeks per yearHours worked per weekBillable share of hours (%) — admin, sales, invoicing aren't billable

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Estimates only, not tax or financial advice. Built by buildlog.

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