Interactive calculator that estimates how many hours and dollars per year a freelancer loses to admin work, based on the 2026 Smallpdf Freelancer Freedom Index survey of 397 freelancers, consultants, and solo operators.

How much is admin costing you?

Tell us about a typical month. We'll show you what your paperwork is actually worth in hours and dollars.

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For reference: the average freelancer loses 204 hours a year to admin work.

Per-task estimates derived from the 2026 Smallpdf Freelancer Freedom Index, a survey of 397 freelancers, consultants, and solo operators (IQR-filtered means).