Freelancer Net Calculator
Sydney · Independent operator tax model
Assume 46 billable weeks, 30% deductible expenses, and our deterministic tax engine. The table below shows retained cash for indie CFOs, advisors, and product leads.
| Package | Gross (local) | Net (local) | Net (USD) | Day rate (USD) | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elite Retainer | $212,800 | $104,522 | $68,764.34 | $608.70 | 50.9% |
| Fractional Exec | $334,400 | $151,389 | $99,598.03 | $956.52 | 54.7% |
| Scaling Partner | $486,400 | $206,869 | $136,098 | $1,391.30 | 57.5% |
Operating runway
Sydney has a cost-of-living index of 52 and rent index of 72. At the Fractional Exec tier you keep $151,389 (~$99,598.03) which covers 19.2x of the city’s indexed spending baseline.
Why it matters
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