Freelance Retainer Calculator - Monthly Retainer Pricing

Retainer inputs

Use realistic monthly hours, then show the client exactly what the retainer changes versus ad-hoc billing.

Currency prefix only

Included hours per month e.g. 20

Your standard hourly rate e.g. 80

Retainer adjustment % default 15

Positive adds an availability premium for reserving capacity. Negative gives a volume discount for a guaranteed monthly commitment.

Overage hourly rate blank = standard

Extra hours example over cap

Monthly retainer fee

Main price to put in the proposal.

--/ month

Enter your numbers to calculate a monthly retainer.

Effective hourly

Inside the included hours.

Annual value

Monthly fee multiplied by 12.

Overage rate

Billed separately beyond the cap.

Overage example

Vs ad-hoc billing

A pricing guide, not financial or legal advice. Set retainer terms, hour caps, and overage rates in a written agreement.