Last updated: June 2026 · Pricing guide · Educational estimate
Download rate-card template
Use the CSV starter file to map your internal floor, public pricing, and client-facing labels before you put rates into a proposal.
Download the UAE freelance rate-card CSV template
Start with your baseline
Use the UAE freelance rate calculator to calculate the minimum hourly and day rate needed to hit your target monthly income. That number is your floor, not your offer.
Rate-card structure
- Hourly rate for small advisory or troubleshooting work.
- Day rate for workshops, delivery days, or on-site work.
- Project packages for clear outcomes and scope.
- Monthly retainers for recurring support.
- Deposit, payment due date, revision limit, and scope-exclusion notes.
Example
If your baseline day rate is AED 2,000, a simple rate card could show AED 450/hour for advisory calls, AED 2,500/day for delivery days, AED 7,500+ for small projects, and AED 6,000/month for a limited retainer.
Public rate vs internal floor
Your internal floor is the rate below which the job is probably not worth taking. Your public rate should usually be higher because it has to cover unpaid sales time, admin, revisions, unbooked days, payment delays, and the occasional client who thinks "quick tweak" means "rewrite civilization."
FAQ
Can I download a freelance rate card template?
Yes. The CSV file includes starter rows for hourly work, day rates, project packages, retainers, deposits, and payment terms.
Should my public rate card show my minimum rate?
Usually no. Keep your minimum rate internal and publish rates that leave room for negotiation, delivery risk, and non-billable work.
Is this financial advice?
No. It is an educational pricing worksheet. Adapt it to your own costs, clients, contracts, and tax situation.