Typical working pattern
Weekly revenue of £2,000 across five billable days is equivalent to £400 per day.
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Weekly Revenue to Day Rate Calculator
Convert gross weekly revenue into equivalent day rate using your expected billable working pattern.
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How this calculator works
Day rate = weekly revenue ÷ billable days per week. The result is rounded to the nearest penny using half-up rounding.
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Assumptions and limitations
- The day rate is a gross equivalent before tax, pension contributions, agency fees and business expenses.
- All working-pattern values are editable assumptions and should reflect time you expect to bill.
- The calculation does not add holiday, sick leave or other employment benefits.
Sources
No external rates or thresholds are used in this calculation.
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Change the billable time assumptions to see how the equivalent day rate changes.
Frequently asked questions
Does this estimate take-home pay?
No. This converts gross weekly revenue to gross day rate; it does not deduct tax, fees or expenses.
Which working pattern should I use?
Use time you realistically expect to invoice, excluding unpaid leave, gaps between contracts and non-billable work.