Fractional Rate Calculator
Interactive Tool

Fractional Rate Calculator

Calculate your optimal day rate based on your role, experience, and location.

£800-2,000
Day Rate
2-6 weeks
Time to Hire
50-70%
Cost Savings
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Executive Calculator

Interactive cost estimator

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Quick adjust:£800-£2,000
💰 Take-Home Pay Analysis
Live updates as you adjust rates
📈 OUTSIDE IR35 (Contractor)
Weekly take-home:£1,829
Monthly take-home:£7,928
Annual take-home:£95,131
⚠️ INSIDE IR35 (Employed)
Weekly take-home:£1,734
Monthly take-home:£7,516
Annual take-home:£90,192
👔 Permanent Employee
Weekly take-home:£2,431
Monthly take-home:£10,535
Annual take-home:£126,422
Outside IR35 advantage: +5%
Extra £4,939/year vs inside IR35
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📅Updated 20 Apr 2026
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£800-1500
Day Rate
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1-3
Days/Week
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50-70%
Cost Savings
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Launching 2026
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Key Takeaways

  • 1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
  • 2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
  • 3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
  • 4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
  • 5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods
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Our rate calculator helps fractional executives benchmark their day rates against market data. Rates vary significantly based on role, seniority, location, industry, and engagement type. Use our calculator to find your optimal pricing strategy.

How Day Rates Are Determined

Fractional executive day rates are influenced by multiple factors: your specific role and expertise, years of experience, geographic location, industry sector, complexity of engagement, and whether you work inside or outside IR35.

Location Impact on Rates

London rates are typically 25-40% higher than regional cities. Cambridge and Bristol command premium rates due to tech concentration. Manchester, Birmingham, and Leeds offer competitive rates with lower competition.

Experience Premium

Entry-level fractional executives (first 2 years) typically price 20-30% below market average. Established practitioners with 5+ years and strong track records can command 20-30% premium rates.

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Executive Cost Calculator

Executive leadership

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Quick adjust:£800 - £2000 typical range
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Industry Benchmarks

FTSE 250 Average:£1440/day
Scale-up/PE-backed:£1200/day
SME/Growth stage:£1020/day
Your rate (£1200/day) is at market average
Your Day Rate
£1,200/day
2 days per week
Full-Time Equivalent
£773/day
170,000 ÷ 220 days)
Weekly Earnings
£2,400
(48% more efficient)
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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%
Operations25%
Leadership20%
Governance15%
Technology10%

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