Freelance Videography & Photography Rate Calculator

Figuring out what to charge is one of the hardest parts of running a creative business. Price too low and you burn out chasing volume. Price too high without knowing your numbers and you lose work to competitors. This calculator takes the guesswork out of it — plug in your income goals, expenses, tax obligations, and how you actually spend your time, and it’ll tell you exactly what your day rate, hourly rate, and project pricing need to be to build a business that’s actually sustainable.

Your Details
Desired Annual Income ? $75,000
$30,000$250,000
Annual Business Expenses ? $12,000
$0$60,000
Self-Employment Tax Rate ? 25%
10%50%
Vacation Days 15 days
0 days40 days
Sick / Personal Days 5 days
0 days20 days
Non-Billable Time ? 30%
10%60%
Hours Per Workday 8 hrs
4 hrs12 hrs
Your Day Rate $0 0 billable days/yr
Hourly Rate $0 8hr day
Half-Day Rate $0 60% of day rate
Revenue Breakdown
$0
Total annual revenue needed
Your Take-Home $0 0%
Taxes $0 0%
Business Expenses $0 0%
0
Working Days
0
Billable Days
0
Days Off
Project Pricing Guide
Estimates based on your calculated day rate

Disclaimer: This calculator is intended for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. The estimates provided are based on the inputs you supply and use simplified assumptions — your actual rates may vary depending on your location, market, specialization, and individual tax situation. We recommend consulting a qualified accountant or financial advisor before making business pricing decisions. SplitMotion is not responsible for any financial decisions made based on the results of this tool.