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Freelance Deposit Calculator

Calculate the amount due upfront and the balance to be paid later. Enter your own project price and deposit percentage; no account or payment is required.

Example values are illustrative. Confirm applicable tax and payment terms with your client.

Payment breakdown

Upfront deposit

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Remaining balance

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Total agreed price

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How the deposit is calculated

The formula is deposit = total price × deposit percentage ÷ 100. The remaining balance is the agreed total minus the deposit. For example, a $900 project with a 30% deposit means $270 paid upfront and $630 remaining.

Before requesting a deposit, agree on when it is due, when the rest is due, what counts as project acceptance, and any applicable refund terms. The deposit is part of the project total—not an additional fee unless explicitly agreed.

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