Rate Calculator v2

Rate Calculator

The math that tells you what you actually need to charge

Before You Start

400+ engineers have done this calculation. Every single one found they were undercharging by at least 20%. Get your real numbers — this only works if you're honest.

Monthly Essentials

Section A

The non-negotiables. What you need to survive.

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Total Essentials (A) $0

Business Overhead

Section B

The costs of running your business that most people forget.

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Total Overhead (B) $0

Annual Expenses

Section C

Yearly costs divided by 12. Enter the ANNUAL amount — we'll calculate monthly.

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Monthly (Annual ÷ 12) (C) $0

Professional Goals

Section D

Building a sustainable career, not just surviving.

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Total Goals (D) $0

Taxes

Section E

Self-employment taxes are real. Don't forget them.

30%

Tax amount is calculated on your total requirement and added on top.

Monthly Pre-Tax Need (A+B+C+D) $0
+ Taxes → Monthly Gross Requirement $0

Your Current Reality

Section F
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Current Monthly Income $0

📊 Your Numbers

You Need to Charge Per Song
$0
at your current volume
Monthly Requirement
$0
Current Income
$0
The Gap
$0
per month
Your Actual Hourly Rate
$0/hr
Required Hourly Rate
$0/hr

Your Options

Raise rate to hit requirement (keep volume): $0/song
Songs needed at current rate: 0/month
Minimum viable rate (essentials only): $0/song

If You Raised Your Rate By...

+25% → New rate $0
+50% → New rate $0
+100% → New rate $0
At +25%, songs needed to hit requirement: 0

The Universal Truth

Every successful engineer — regardless of location — got guidance. Not because they lacked talent. Because talent alone doesn't build a business. That gap you calculated reveals one thing: information without implementation equals continued struggle.