Jan Mikoláš PHP Backend Developer
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Contractor calculator

How much to charge per hour as a contractor

Set the average amount your business should generate and account for real billable time, time off, costs and reserves.

HPP

What the company would pay for the same work from an employee

We model the company cost of an employee delivering the same work.

Do you want your arrangement to be similar to employment?
Employment-like conditions
  • Public holidays not worked 11 days / year

An employee works — per year, an average of — per month.

Employees receive benefits
Bonuses?
Meal allowance?
Multisport?
Employer pension contribution or other compensation / month

An employee actually works approximately — hours per year, an average of — hours per month.

The company cost is — per year, averaging — per month.

One hour of their work ultimately costs the company — / h.

An employee also bears less business risk than a contractor.

OSVČ

Your contractor earnings

Enter your rate or retainer to see average earnings and compare them with employment cost.

How does your client pay you?
How much extra do you want for risk and a reserve?
%
Your hourly rate—
Average monthly amount invoiced—
Amount left after contributions and expenses
Per month—
Per year—

HPP vs. OSVČ

Comparison with employment

Company cost comparison for the same work.

OSVČ vs. HPP

Why does a contractor bear more risk than an employee?

The extra charge does not have to cover time off. It can also reflect the costs and obligations borne directly by the contractor.

Responsibility for the outcome and damage

Your contract may make you liable for an error, delay, remediation or damage. Always check the scope of liability.

End of engagement and gaps in work

The client can end the engagement under the contract; without another project, income stops immediately.

Risk of an unpaid invoice

You need to monitor, chase and potentially recover receivables yourself. Payment can arrive late or not at all.

Your own equipment and operations

A computer, phone, software, licences, insurance, accounting and workspace are often paid from your own compensation.

Administration and contractual penalties

You handle invoicing, taxes, contributions, insurance and the contract terms, which may include penalties or other obligations.

HPP vs. OSVČ

Want to put the same rate into a company perspective?

The related calculator compares it with employment cost, including contributions, holiday and paid leave.

Compare employment vs. contractor

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