Consulting Day Rate Calculator
Day rate from your income target.
Enter your values
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.
Results
- Day rate needed
- $983.02
- Billable days per year
- 143
- Gross revenue needed
- $140,571.43
- Hourly equivalent
- $131.07
Quick answer
Consulting day rates must cover non-billable days, costs and tax on top of your take-home target.
Day rate = (target + costs) ÷ billable days
How to use the Consulting Day Rate Calculator
- 1Enter your target take-home pay.
- 2Add annual business costs and your tax rate.
- 3Set working weeks and realistic utilisation.
Frequently asked questions
What utilisation is realistic?
60–70% for independents once sales and admin are counted.
Should I discount for long engagements?
A 10% discount for 20+ day bookings is common and often worth it.