Barber Take-Home Pay Calculator

How the barber take-home pay calculator works

Enter your average haircut price, daily client count, and monthly rent to see a full breakdown of your earnings. The calculator accounts for card processing fees, consumable costs per cut, and additional monthly overheads. It then estimates your Income Tax and National Insurance contributions so you can see what you actually take home each month.

Frequently asked questions

How many haircuts does a barber need per day to cover rent?

It depends on your rent and haircut price. For example, if your monthly rent is £1,500 and you charge £15 per cut working 5 days a week, you'd need roughly 5 haircuts every day just to cover rent—before tax and other costs.

What expenses should a self-employed barber budget for?

Common expenses include chair or shop rent, card processing fees (typically 1.5–2.5%), consumables like blades and products, insurance, utilities, and marketing. Use the advanced settings above to model these costs.

Does this calculator include tax?

Yes. The results include an estimate of UK Income Tax and Class 4 National Insurance based on current thresholds. This gives you a realistic view of your actual take-home pay rather than just gross revenue.