Hair And Beauty Rate Calculator

Calculate your ideal hourly and day rate as a hair and beauty. Factor in your income goals, expenses, and profit margin.

Income Goals

What you want to take home after expenses

Working Schedule

Account for holidays & sick days

Billable hours only

Business Costs

Van, tools, insurance, fuel, phone, etc.

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Your Recommended Rates

Hourly Rate

$38.80

Day Rate

$310.39

Weekly Rate

$1,552

Hourly Rate Breakdown

Base Rate (Your Take-Home)
$26.60/hr
Business Expenses
$6.38/hr
Profit Margin
$5.82/hr

Annual Summary

Gross Income (at these rates)$72,941
Total Business Expenses-$12,000
Profit$10,941
Your Take-Home$50,000

Track your hair and beauty earnings with Cadobook

See how your quoted rates compare to actual income. Cadobook tracks every quote, invoice, and payment so you know exactly what you're earning as a hair and beauty.

How to Price Your Hair And Beauty Services

Pricing your services correctly is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a hair and beauty. Charge too little and you'll struggle to cover costs; charge too much and you'll lose work to competitors.

The Three Components of Your Hair And Beauty Rate

Your take-home pay

What you actually want to earn and live on after expenses

Business expenses

All the costs of running your hair and beauty business

Profit margin

Extra to reinvest, cover slow periods, and grow your business

Common Hair And Beauty Pricing Mistakes

Forgetting expenses

Not accounting for van, insurance, tools

Non-billable time

Quoting, admin, and travel aren't free

Racing to the bottom

Competing on price alone leads to burnout

Inconsistent pricing

Random quotes hurt your reputation

Use this calculator to find a rate that covers all your costs and gives you the income you deserve as a hair and beauty. Then stick to it consistently.

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