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Retainer Fee Calculator

Price monthly service retainers from expected hours, hourly value, and retainer discount.

This calculator is for planning and estimation. Verify important tax, legal, accounting, or financing decisions with a qualified professional.

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How this calculator works

Price monthly service retainers from expected hours, hourly value, and retainer discount.

Example

A 20-hour monthly retainer at $100/hour with a 10% discount is $1,800.

When to use it

Use this tool when you need a quick business estimate before setting a price, sending a quote, planning a campaign, comparing fees, or checking whether the numbers still make sense.

Important note

Results are estimates based on the numbers you enter. They do not replace professional accounting, tax, legal, lending, or financial advice.