Calculator Form
Example Data Table
| Scenario | Base Quote | Discount | Final Client Price | Platform Fee | Tax Reserve | Net Before Labor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landing Page Build | $1,200.00 | 10% | $1,080.00 | $108.00 | $54.00 | $918.00 |
| Monthly SEO Retainer | $2,000.00 | $150 fixed | $1,850.00 | $185.00 | $92.50 | $1,572.50 |
| Rush Blog Package | $900.00 | 5% | $855.00 | $85.50 | $42.75 | $726.75 |
| Design Revision Bundle | $1,500.00 | 12% | $1,320.00 | $132.00 | $66.00 | $1,122.00 |
These rows are examples only. Actual outputs depend on your selected inputs, costs, fees, and revision assumptions.
Formula Used
Original Subtotal
Original Subtotal = Base Price × Quantity
Discount Amount
Percentage discount = Original Subtotal × Discount Rate ÷ 100. Fixed discount uses the entered amount.
Final Client Price
Final Client Price = Discounted Subtotal + Rush Fee + Extra Revision Charges
Platform and Tax Deductions
Platform Fee = Final Client Price × Platform Fee Rate. Tax Reserve = Final Client Price × Tax Rate.
Operating Cost Floor
Operating Cost Floor = (Estimated Hours × Hourly Floor Rate) + Direct Expenses
Net Profit
Net Profit = Final Client Price − Platform Fee − Tax Reserve − Operating Cost Floor
Break-even Quote
Break-even Quote = Operating Cost Floor ÷ (1 − Platform Fee Rate − Tax Rate)
Target Quote
Target Quote = (Operating Cost Floor + Target Profit Amount) ÷ (1 − Platform Fee Rate − Tax Rate)
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the base price for one freelance package, milestone, or billing unit.
- Set quantity if the proposal includes multiple packages, months, or deliverables.
- Choose percentage or fixed discount, then enter the discount value.
- Add rush fees, revision assumptions, platform fee rate, tax reserve, and direct expenses.
- Enter estimated hours, your hourly floor, and a target profit rate.
- Click Calculate Discount Pricing to display the result above the form.
- Review the summary cards, graph, break-even quote, and target quote.
- Use the CSV or PDF buttons to keep a shareable pricing record.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does this calculator help freelancers decide?
It shows whether a discount still protects your income after fees, taxes, revisions, expenses, and hourly floor costs. That helps you quote with more confidence.
2. Should I use percentage or fixed discounts?
Use percentage discounts when project sizes vary widely. Use fixed discounts when you want a controlled concession with a predictable cash impact.
3. Why is an hourly floor important?
Your hourly floor protects the minimum value of your time. If the effective hourly rate drops below it, the project may still feel busy but stay financially weak.
4. What are direct expenses in freelance pricing?
Direct expenses are out-of-pocket project costs, such as subcontractors, stock media, software add-ons, travel, or ad spend tied to delivery.
5. Why include tax reserve instead of only profit?
Taxes reduce the cash you truly keep. Reserving them during pricing avoids overstating profit and lowers the risk of undercharging.
6. How do revisions affect discounted quotes?
Extra revisions increase labor and often slow delivery. Charging for revisions beyond the included limit helps stop generous discounts from turning into hidden losses.
7. What is the difference between break-even and target quote?
Break-even covers your operating cost floor after fee and tax leakage. Target quote goes further by adding your chosen profit goal.
8. Can I use this for retainers and milestone billing?
Yes. Use quantity for months, retainers, or milestone bundles. The calculator works well for repeated freelance pricing structures.