Know Your Worth.
Price With Confidence.
Your pricing should be built on real numbers — not guesswork, not what everyone else charges, and not what feels safe.
Your Numbers
Enter your actual costs below, or use the sample numbers to see how the calculator works.
Cost Per Client
Time & Volume
Your Service Price
Income Goal & Taxes
Self-employment tax is typically 25–35%. Adjust to your situation.
Your Results
Here is what your numbers reveal about your pricing.
Pricing Status
Cost & Profit Breakdown
Overhead Per Client
$160
Baseline Cost Per Client
$560
Labor Value Per Client
$600
Minimum Profitable Price
$1,160
Profit Per Client
$340
Clients to Hit Goal (Before Tax)
30
Clients Needed at $1,500
30
Clients Needed at $3,000
6
What You Actually Keep
At 30% estimated tax rate
Per Client
Monthly Total
This is your real income after expenses and taxes.
Same Goal. Different Workload.
How many clients you need each month to hit your take-home goal of $10,234 after taxes.
At $1,500 per client
43
clients / month
At $3,000 per client
8
clients / month
Same income. Completely different schedule.
These numbers are a guide. Your final pricing should also reflect your skill, demand, market, and client experience.
Side by Side
See the real difference between charging $1,500 and $3,000 per client — including what you actually take home.
Beginner Pricing
$1,500
Premium Pricing
$3,000
PremiumThe Foundation of Smart Pricing
Three principles every beauty professional should understand before setting their prices.
Never Charge Less Than Your Cost
Every service you perform has a real cost — hair, supplies, and overhead. If your price does not cover those costs, you are paying to work. Know your baseline and never go below it.
Your Time Reflects Your Expertise
You have invested time, money, and energy into mastering your craft. Your hourly value should reflect that — not minimum wage, not what you charged when you started, but what your skill is worth today.
Price for Your Goals
Your pricing should make sense for your market, your experience, and your business goals. The right price lets you serve fewer clients, deliver better results, and build a sustainable business.