Freelancer project quote calculator

Build a project quote from labour, direct costs, contingency, target margin and a tax buffer. Give freelancers and small studios a transparent starting price before preparing a detailed scope and proposal.

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Profit is treated as a margin on the pre-tax-buffer price, not as a simple markup on cost.

Result

Suggested client quote—

Labour—

Direct costs—

Contingency allowance—

Profit allowance—

Tax buffer—

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How to use the freelancer project quote calculator.

Add the requested inputs

Use the labelled fields in the workspace above. If example values are provided, try them first or replace them with your own.

Calculate and review

Use the main action when needed. Labour and direct costs receive the contingency allowance; the price is grossed up to the target margin before the optional buffer is added.

Try a worked example

Combine 30 hours at £50 with £200 project costs, then allow for uncertainty and a margin instead of quoting labour alone.

Check the assumptions

A tax buffer is not a tax calculation. Confirm scope, usage rights, payment fees, VAT treatment, revisions and change-control terms separately.

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