Free tools for the work behind the work

Know what every task is really worth.

Paid by the task? Freelancing? Stop guessing your earnings. See the hourly reality, plan smarter targets, and keep the numbers on your side.

No signup · No paid API · Calculations run in your browser

YOUR EARNINGS, EXPLAINEDIllustration
$8.64 / hr

The example effective rate after rejected tasks, fees and unpaid time

Real-time calculationsZero guesswork
Why TaskRate

Good decisions start with
honest numbers.

01 / INPUT

Enter the deal

Add the advertised task price or income target, along with realistic time and expenses.

02 / ADJUST

Account for hidden work

Include rejections, checking, admin, task caps and non-billable time.

03 / DECIDE

See the trade-off

Compare the effective rate with your goals. Export the estimate or change assumptions instantly.

Practical guides

Make the work—and the traffic—count.

Learn how to calculate real task pay, write useful short-form hooks and label campaign links for clearer attribution.

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Straight answers

Before you start.

Does TaskRate promise a certain income?

No. Every number is an estimate based on your inputs. Task availability, approvals, time and actual payment can differ.

Does TaskRate collect my task prices?

No. Calculator inputs are processed locally in your browser. The optional dashboard uses local browser storage.

Is this connected to a work platform?

No. TaskRate is independent and not affiliated with Mercor, Mindrift, Outlier or any other platform.

Why calculate the effective hourly rate?

It lets you compare tasks with different prices, completion times, rejection policies and unpaid overhead on one basis.