Your quote
Quote this project at
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fixed price
Work (hours × rate)
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Revision buffer
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Rush fee
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Project costs
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Deposit upfront
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Balance on delivery
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Effective hourly rate if the job takes exactly your estimate: –
How the quote is calculated
- Work = hourly rate × estimated hours
- Buffer = work × buffer % (covers revisions and small scope changes)
- Rush fee = (work + buffer) × rush %
- Quote = work + buffer + rush fee + project costs
Fixed-price quotes protect you from slow clients and endless revisions, as long as the scope is written down clearly. State how many revision rounds are included, and charge your hourly rate for anything beyond that.
Frequently asked questions
How do I price a freelance project?
Estimate the hours, multiply by your hourly rate, add a buffer for revisions and delays, then add any direct project costs such as stock assets or software.
How much buffer should I add to a quote?
Most freelancers add 15 to 30 percent. Use a higher buffer for new clients or unclear briefs.
How big should the deposit be?
30 to 50 percent before starting is common. It protects you from non-payment and shows the client is serious.
Should I charge hourly or a fixed price?
Fixed prices suit clearly defined projects. Hourly billing suits open-ended work where the scope keeps changing.