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Real Hourly Rate Calculator

Your side hustle pays less than you think. Subtract expenses, taxes, and every hour of prep and drive time to find your true hourly rate.

Your hustle

True hourly rate
$18.90
Monthly net profit
$819
Vs. $20 target
Below target

You're above minimum wage but $1.10/hr short of your target — raise prices, cut expenses, or trim hours.

Gross to net breakdown

Gross earnings$1,200
Expenses−$150
Taxes (~22%)−$231
Net profit$819

Net profit of $819 across roughly 43 hours a month works out to $18.90/hr. Self-employment income typically owes ~15.3% SE tax on top of income tax, so the default 22% effective rate is a reasonable starting point — adjust for your bracket. This isn't tax advice.

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