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    "shortAnswer": "Divide your target salary by about 1,000 billable hours a year, then add 25–35% for self-employment tax, benefits, and unpaid time. A $100,000 salary converts to roughly $125–$150 an hour freelance, not the $48 an hour a straight 2,080-hour division suggests.",
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        "label": "$60,000",
        "value": "$29",
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        "value": "$72",
        "note": "$190–$225"
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    "context": "Freelancers rarely bill more than 55–65% of their working hours; the rest goes to sales, admin, and gaps between contracts. Employers also cover payroll tax, health coverage, equipment, and paid leave — costs that shift entirely onto you. Pricing off the naive hourly figure is the single most common reason freelancers earn less than they did employed.",
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