{
    "title": "Freelance Hourly Rate Scenario Benchmark",
    "updated": "2026-08-06",
    "methodology": "Baseline rate = annual revenue goal ÷ [billable hours × (1 − overhead share)]. Values are rounded to cents and are illustrative scenarios.",
    "limitations": "The matrix excludes taxes, benefits, market demand, project scope, currency, and individual costs unless included in the revenue goal.",
    "columns": [
        "Annual revenue goal",
        "Billable hours/year",
        "Overhead share",
        "Baseline rate"
    ],
    "rows": [
        [
            "$50,000",
            1000,
            "15%",
            "$58.82"
        ],
        [
            "$75,000",
            1200,
            "20%",
            "$78.12"
        ],
        [
            "$90,000",
            1400,
            "18%",
            "$78.40"
        ],
        [
            "$120,000",
            1200,
            "25%",
            "$133.33"
        ],
        [
            "$150,000",
            1500,
            "30%",
            "$142.86"
        ],
        [
            "$180,000",
            1600,
            "25%",
            "$150.00"
        ]
    ]
}