Side Hustle Profit Calculator

This tool helps you see if your side hustle is worth your time and money. You don’t need financial expertise. Just enter a few numbers, and you’ll get instant results for weekly, monthly, and yearly profit.

Freelancers

If you work as a freelancer, choose the Freelance tab. Add your hourly rate, how many hours you work each week, your expenses (like internet or software), and tax or platform fees. The calculator will show your true profit and what you’re really earning per hour after costs.

Example:

• You charge $25 per hour.
• You work 20 hours per week.
• Your expenses are $50 per week.
• You pay 20% tax.

The calculator might show around $350 weekly profit. That’s about $1,500 per month. You’ll also see how much “unpaid time” (like admin or emails) reduces your real hourly rate.

Product Sellers

If you sell products online or offline, use the Product tab. Add your price per item, cost to make or buy the item, and how many you sell per week. Don’t forget to include platform fees (like Amazon or Etsy) and ad costs if you run promotions. The calculator will show how much money you really keep after everything.

Example:

• You sell a handmade item for $30.
• Each item costs you $10 to produce.
• You sell 25 units per week.
• Platform fees are 10%, and you spend $50 on ads.

The calculator may show you about $300 profit per week, or over $1,200 a month. It will also tell you how many units you need to sell just to cover your costs.

Content Creators

If you earn from content, like YouTube or blogs, go to the Content tab. Enter your weekly views, your ad rate (RPM), and affiliate income per 1,000 views. Add any costs, like hiring an editor or buying tools, and your tax rate. The calculator will estimate your revenue, profit, and your effective hourly rate.

Example:

• You get 50,000 views per week.
• Your ad RPM is $4, and affiliate RPM is $2.
• That gives you $300 weekly revenue.
• After $80 in costs and 20% tax, you keep about $176 per week.

If you work 10 hours a week on content, that’s about $17 per hour.

Why This Matters

Many side hustlers think about income but forget expenses, fees, or taxes. This tool makes the numbers clear so you can make better decisions. You can test different scenarios. Try raising your rate, selling more units, or lowering costs. Even small changes can show a big impact on your bottom line.

FAQs

1. What does RPM mean?
RPM stands for “Revenue per Mille” (1,000 views). If your RPM is $5, it means you earn $5 for every 1,000 views.

2. What is break-even?
Break-even is the point where your income covers all your costs. After that point, every sale or hour worked adds to your profit.

3. Can I change the currency?
Yes. By default, it’s set to USD, but you can adjust the code to use your local currency if needed.

4. Does this calculator include taxes automatically?
Only if you enter your tax rate. If you leave it at 0, it won’t deduct tax.

5. What counts as expenses for freelancers?
Any cost you need to do your work. For example, internet bills, software subscriptions, or equipment.

6. How do I know what to put for “platform fee”?
If you use a site like Upwork, Etsy, or Fiverr, they usually take a percentage. Check your platform’s fee structure and enter that percentage.

7. What is “unpaid overhead” for freelancers?
This is the time you spend on work you don’t get paid for, like emailing clients, marketing, or planning. Adding this makes your real hourly rate more accurate.

8. For product sellers, what should I enter under “ads”?
Any money you spend promoting your product, like Facebook ads, Google ads, or influencer shoutouts.

9. For content creators, what’s a realistic RPM?
On YouTube, RPM often ranges from $1 to $10 depending on niche and audience. If you’re new, you can start with $2–$4 as a base.

10. Is this calculator financial advice?
No. It’s only an estimate tool. Your actual results may vary depending on real-world factors like demand, competition, or taxes in your country.