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ChargeWhat

ChargeWhat

Free freelance rate calculator — accounts for SE tax, income tax, and all 50 US states.

All-time rank score
10

SaaS & Tools tool by Tom Cashman on Smol Launch.

Launched
September 2026
Website
chargewhat.app
Maker
@tom_cashman

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What should you actually charge as a freelancer? Enter your target take-home pay and the calculator works backwards through self-employment tax, federal and state income tax, health insurance, and expenses to give you the minimum hourly rate and day rate you need. Updated for 2026 IRS rates, all 50 US states included. Also available for UK freelancers.

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Frequently asked questions

What is ChargeWhat?
Free freelance rate calculator — accounts for SE tax, income tax, and all 50 US states.
Is ChargeWhat free?
Yes — ChargeWhat is free to use.
Who made ChargeWhat?
ChargeWhat was built by Tom Cashman.
What category does ChargeWhat belong to?
ChargeWhat is listed in the SaaS & Tools category on Smol Launch.
When did ChargeWhat launch?
ChargeWhat launched on Smol Launch the week of September 28, 2026.

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