This calculator converts your hourly rate into realistic annual revenue by factoring in working weeks, available hours, and billable utilisation rate.
Purpose:
This calculator converts your hourly rate into realistic annual revenue by factoring in working weeks, available hours, and billable utilisation rate. Enter your hourly rate, hours available per week, weeks working per year, and realistic utilisation percentage. The calculator shows annual revenue at conservative, realistic, and maxed-out scenarios.
Tips for Ongoing Use:
Bookmark this page (Ctrl+D or Cmd+D) for quick access.
- Track actual utilisation to improve estimates
- Recalculate when changing your rate
- Use to set annual revenue targets
- Compare against salary equivalent
Understanding Basics:
Utilisation rate is the percentage of your time that's actually billable. Non-billable time includes admin, marketing, sales, and professional development. Most consultants achieve 50-70% utilisation.
Benefits for SMEs:
- Set realistic revenue expectations
- Understand true earning potential at different rates
- Compare consulting income to salary equivalents
- Plan capacity and hiring decisions
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