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Know your worth.

Calculate your optimal session rate based on your expenses, income goals, and practice parameters. Get clarity on what to charge in minutes.

Income Goal

What would you like to take home each year?

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How much would you like to take home each year after expenses and estimated taxes?

How it works

Enter income goals and expenses

Add your target take-home pay, health insurance, retirement, tax rate, and business expenses.

Set practice parameters

Define sessions per week, weeks per year, and no-show rate to get accurate projections.

Get your rate recommendations

Receive minimum, recommended, and premium rate options with a full breakdown you can export.

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This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. No financial data is stored. Consult a financial professional for personalized advice.

Frequently asked questions

We start with your desired annual take-home income, add your estimated business expenses, then account for taxes and cancellations. That total revenue goal is divided by your estimated number of billable sessions per year to calculate the minimum session rate needed to support your goals.
No. Nothing you enter is stored or saved. Once you refresh or close the page, your data is gone.
The recommended rate reflects the minimum session fee needed to support your income goals after expenses, taxes, and cancellations. The ideal rate includes an additional buffer to help account for slower months, unexpected expenses, future growth, or additional financial flexibility.
Enter the amount you would personally like to take home each year after taxes and business expenses. The calculator automatically factors in estimated taxes and practice costs.
Include any recurring costs related to running your practice, such as EHR software, telehealth tools, liability insurance, continuing education, supervision, marketing, office rent, website costs, phone services, professional memberships, and other operational expenses.
Cancellations and no-shows can reduce your actual income below what your schedule may suggest. The cancellation buffer helps account for that reality by building additional flexibility into your recommended rate. If your no-show rate tends to be higher, you may want to increase this percentage.
No. This calculator is intended for educational and planning purposes only. Financial situations, tax obligations, and practice structures vary widely. Please consult a licensed accountant, tax professional, or financial advisor for guidance specific to your situation.
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