Contractor Rate Calculator - W2 to 1099 Conversion

Calculate your 1099 contractor rate from W2 salary. Includes benefits, taxes, and expenses to find your true hourly rate.

W2 Compensation

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Benefits Value

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Contractor Costs

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Your Contractor Rate

Recommended Hourly Rate

$115.00

Minimum Rate (Break-Even)

$86.26

No profit margin

Rate Breakdown (per hour)

Base Salary$59.52
Benefits$15.29
Self-Employment Tax$11.45
Business Expenses$11.22
Profit Margin$14.96

Annual Comparison

W2 Total Compensation

$125,692.31

Contractor Gross Revenue

$188,915.54

Total billing