Freelance Contract Value Calculator
Before you sign: gross value, effective hourly rate, payment timing discount, kill fee protection value, opportunity cost, and a go/no-go score with negotiation points.
Contract Structure
Risk Terms
Hours & Opportunity Cost
Walk Away
Contract score
Cash Flow Timeline
Deposit (50%)
At signing
$2,500
Final payment (50%)
Month 4
$2,500
Risk Flags
Effective hourly rate (with revisions) is below 80% of your opportunity rate
No expense reimbursement — confirm any travel or software costs are in your fee
Suggested Negotiation Points
- 1.
Add an expense reimbursement clause for software, tools, or travel
- 2.
Rate needs to increase by $3,296/mo to beat your opportunity cost
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