Hi. You probably found this page because you were listening to Ed Gandia’s High-Income Business Writing Podcast. Welcome!

Ed interviewed Robert McGuire, the founder of Nation1099, about setting freelance rates and the formula you should use to figure out your minimum expenses. (Click here to use the interactive freelance rates calculator we discussed.)

In that interview, Robert said that listeners could get a copy of the spreadsheet used to run that calculator.

Nation1099 freelance rates calculator, Excel version, screenshot

Well, here you go . . .

You may also be interested in our Freelance Copywriter’s Career Guide, which is filled with learning resources and insights about freelance rates.

We’re really curious to know what you think about these tools, so please stay in touch.


Additional reading to help you set freelance rates

Freelance Rate Calculator: Know Your Expenses To Know Your Minimum

Set Freelance Rates By Starting With This Expense Formula

Getting the Freelance Rate You Deserve

How to Smartly Raise Your Rate (and Handle Unsustainable Clients)

5 Biggest Things You’re Forgetting in Your Freelance Rates

7 Powerful Strategies for Getting Recurring Income as a Freelancer

The Path To Higher Paying Clients – Insights From the Marketing Mentor

The Beginner’s Guide To Getting Upfront Payment From Freelance Clients

2 Signs Your Freelance Fees Are Too Low

Is A Client Putting You In A Crunch — Charge a Rush Fee!