Nail tech pricing calculator
This calculator helps solo nail technicians find out whether a service price actually covers time, supplies, overhead, booth rent, card fees, and a real income target. Enter your service details and see your price floor - the minimum sustainable price - and your recommended price with a profit margin built in. No spreadsheet needed.
Lite nail pricing calculator
Defaults are illustrative starting points for a solo nail tech, not benchmarks. Adjust what you can; the result updates immediately.
What this calculator includes
- Supplies and per-service consumables
- Service time and cleanup time
- Allocated monthly overhead
- Booth rent or home studio space cost
- Estimated card processing fee
- Target hourly owner pay
- Profit safety cushion
Price floor vs recommended price
The price floor is the minimum price that covers all your costs at break-even. The recommended price adds the margin you choose so that slower weeks and unexpected costs are less likely to pull the service below break-even.
Sample result
Gel manicure - current price $45, 60-minute service, 10-minute cleanup, $8 supplies, $600/month booth rent allocated at 75% utilization over 140 working hours/month, target $35/hr.
At $45, after supplies, rent, and card fees, this appointment pays about $22/hr - not the $35/hr target. The price floor is $55 and the recommended price is $65.
Who this is for
- Home studio - set your space cost to zero and the calculator handles it correctly.
- Booth renter - enter your monthly booth rent and it is allocated per service.
- Suite renter - enter your monthly suite rent; the calculator handles any rent amount.
- Mobile nail tech - enter your mobile overhead and set rent to zero.
FAQ
What is a price floor for nail services?
The price floor is the minimum price that covers your entered costs - supplies, allocated overhead, card fees, and your hourly income target - with no profit cushion left over. A price below that floor may not cover the appointment's costs. The recommended price adds a margin on top.
Why is the recommended price different from the price floor?
The price floor keeps the service at the break-even point based on your inputs. The recommended price builds in the margin you choose, so real-world variation such as slower weeks or unexpected costs is less likely to pull the service below break-even. The calculator uses a margin formula rather than a simple markup, so the result reflects the margin setting more directly.
Does this calculator include booth rent?
Yes. The calculator allocates your monthly rent or overhead cost across each service based on your working hours and typical booking rate. A $600/month booth rent at 75% of 140 working hours allocates roughly $9 per appointment for a 70-minute service.
Can I use this for gel manicures, BIAB, fills, and acrylics?
Yes. Enter any service type - gel, BIAB, acrylic, fill, nail art, pedicure, removal, or repair. The calculator works for any service where you can enter time, supplies, and overhead.
What if I work from a home studio with no rent?
Set your monthly space cost to zero or enter your actual home-studio overhead (extra utilities, dedicated room costs). The calculator handles zero-cost setups correctly and will not inflate the price floor with a rent assumption.
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Sign in to save this service and check your full menuThis calculator is an educational planning tool. Results are estimates based on the numbers you enter. It is not tax, legal, accounting, or financial advice. Consult a qualified professional for your specific situation.