Earnings Calculator
We looked up real rates from hundreds of Chicago-area vendors on Yelp, Thumbtack, Angi, and direct vendor websites — then built a calculator that shows your actual take-home after every real cost. No fluff.
What service do you provide?
Select your category — rates are specific to the Chicago market
Tap a service to get started
How many hours a week could you do this?
Be honest — this is extra time on top of your current life
We calculate at a realistic beginner booking rate — not fully booked from day one.
What do you make now? optional — shows how this compares
Your monthly business costs
Verified from Illinois SBA data and trade association surveys — toggle what applies
These are real cost benchmarks — your actuals may vary. SE tax (15.3%) and estimated income tax are added automatically.
Your projection
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Choose your service, fill in your setup, and tap Calculate. Takes under 60 seconds.