Retainer pricing calculator
Set a monthly retainer from the hours and rate you agree to.
Result
Retainer pricing calculator
Monthly retainer
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Enter hours and a rate to see a retainer.
Ballpark estimate, check before you buy or quote.
A simple estimate, not advice.
Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.
How this works and common questions
About this tool
Hours times your rate, then the discount you type. A simple estimate, not advice. Nothing you type is stored.
How it works
The full price is hours times your hourly rate. The discount is that price times the percent you type. The retainer is the full price minus the discount.
Rules
A simple estimate, not advice. It shows the retainer next to the same hours at your normal rate. You type the rate. Nothing is stored.
Questions
What is a retainer?
A set monthly fee for an agreed amount of your time or work.
What do I enter?
Hours per month, your hourly rate and any discount you want to give.
Can I compare to hourly billing?
Yes. It shows the retainer next to the same hours at your normal rate.
Do I need an account?
No. The tools work without one. You only need to sign in to save your work.
Is what I type saved?
No. Nothing is saved unless you sign in and choose Save. Otherwise it stays on the page.
Do you show ads or sell my information?
No. We show no ads and we do not sell your information.
Is this tax or legal advice?
No. Results are estimates for planning. Check rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional.
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Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.