Free business calculator

Side Hustle Income Calculator

Estimate monthly revenue, expenses, taxes and take-home profit before investing more time or money in your side hustle.

Enter your side hustle details

Complete the fields and select Calculate. Your results will appear above this form.

Your hustle

Side hustle name

Currency

How do you earn?

Income assumptions

Hourly rate

Amount earned per hour.

Billable hours or jobs per week

Weeks per month

4.33 approximates an average month.

Additional monthly income

Optional extra income or add-on sales.

Expenses and taxes

Fixed monthly expenses

Subscriptions, insurance, hosting, etc.

Variable cost per hour, job or unit

Materials or other per-unit costs.

One-time startup expenses

Estimated tax rate (%)

Payment fees (%)

Time and goals

Total hours spent per week

Include admin, marketing and other unpaid work.

Target monthly profit

How to use this calculator

Choose the income model that best describes your side hustle.
Enter your expected rate and weekly hours or completed jobs.
Estimate recurring costs, variable costs, payment fees and taxes.
Add any startup costs and your monthly profit goal.
Select Calculate to review your revenue, profit and break-even estimates.

Frequently asked questions

What is side hustle profit?

Side hustle profit is the money left after subtracting business expenses and estimated taxes from revenue. Actual tax treatment depends on your circumstances and location.

Does this calculator include startup costs?

Yes. Startup costs are deducted from the first month's estimated profit and from the first-year total. They are not treated as a recurring monthly expense.

How accurate is the monthly income estimate?

The estimate depends on the figures you enter. Demand, cancellations, unpaid time, seasonal changes, refunds and tax rules can all affect actual earnings.

Can I use this for freelancing or an online business?

Yes. It can help estimate income for freelancing, tutoring, consulting, online services, selling products and other side businesses. Adjust the rate and cost assumptions to fit your model.