Calculate your ideal freelance hourly rate based on your current salary or desired income
Total of all expense reimbursements
Standard Dutch benefit you'll need to save for yourself as ZZP
Usually 10-15% of salary. As ZZP you arrange this yourself
No income when sick as ZZP. We add 5% buffer for this risk
Standard is 20-25 days
Acquisition & project gaps
Typical: €300-800/month (software, insurance, accountant, workspace)
This comprehensive calculation converts your total employment package into an equivalent ZZP hourly rate, accounting for all benefits, risks, and additional costs of freelancing.
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Recommended hourly rate
Remember: not all hours are billable. Factor in admin, acquisition, and training time.
Don't forget hidden costs like insurance, pension savings, and professional development.
Research your industry standards. Your rate should reflect your experience and market demand.
ZZP Pulse logs your worked hours, automatically calculates your actual hourly rate, and alerts you when you're billing below target. Plus: automatic revenue and expense tracking.
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