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Daily Rate (TJM) Calculator

Calculate your daily rate (TJM) to reach your target annual net income.

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Target monthly net income3 500 €
1 000 €15 000 €
€

Legal structure

Activity type

Charges rate: 23,1% · Cap: 77 700 €/year

Billed days / month18 d
1022

Freelance average is 15–18 days/month

Annual leave (working days)25 d
050

→ 191 billable days/year

Recommended minimum daily rate

292 €

per day · excluding VAT

Comfortable rate (+20%)

Buffer: unbilled days, illness, dry spells

351 €

Required annual revenue55 845 €
Estimated annual net41 716 €
Estimated monthly net3 476 €
Billable days / year191 days

⚖ Compare with employment

To earn the same net (3 500 €/month), an employee would need:

Gross monthly salary

(after ~23% employee contributions)

4 534 €

Monthly employer cost

(~45% employer charges)

6 574 €

💬 Validation

At 292 €/day and 18 days/month, your annual revenue would be 55 845 €.

* Net factor estimated for each structure. Income tax depends on your overall fiscal situation.

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Frequently asked questions about freelance daily rates

How do I calculate my freelance daily rate?
Start with your target annual net income, add social contributions based on your legal structure, then divide by billable days (roughly 180-220 days after holidays and non-working days). Add a 15-20% comfort margin to cover slow periods and professional development.
How many billable days per year on average?
A freelancer bills an average of 180 to 220 days per year. From 365 days, subtract: 104 weekend days, 25 vacation days, 11 public holidays, and around 20-30 days for prospecting, training, and admin. Beginners should plan for 150-170 days in the first year.
What daily rate for €50,000 net per year as micro?
As a BNC micro-enterprise with a 34% allowance, you need around €75,000 in revenue to earn €50,000 net (before income tax). With 200 billable days, that works out to roughly €375/day. In a SASU, the calculation differs as you combine salary and dividends.
Is my daily rate competitive on the market?
Daily rates vary widely by sector and experience. Senior developers: €500-800/day. Strategy consultants: €800-1,500/day. UX designers: €400-700/day. Data scientists: €500-900/day. Check surveys from platforms like Malt or Comet for rates specific to your field.