Freelance Social Media Manager Rate Calculator

As a freelance social media manager, your rate has to cover non-billable time (finding clients, revisions, admin), taxes and tools. Adjust the defaults to your situation.

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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Tips for social media managers

Quote a project minimum so small jobs stay worth it.
Raise rates for new clients first; keep existing clients informed in advance.
Put scope and revision limits in writing.

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

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