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How to set your freelance rate in Australia — without undercharging
Most Australian freelancers undercharge — not because they undervalue themselves, but because they're doing the maths wrong. This guide walks through exactly how to calculate a rate that genuinely replaces your employee income, after super, tax, expenses, and unpaid weeks.
43%
more revenue needed to
replace a $90k salary
replace a $90k salary
6–8 wks
of unpaid time most
freelancers forget to factor in
freelancers forget to factor in
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