Free owner-operator calculator

Owner-Operator Take-Home Calculator

Gross revenue is not take-home pay. Estimate what an owner-operator actually keeps after fixed and variable costs based on your rate and miles.

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Your estimate

Annual miles
120,000 mi
Gross revenue
$264,000
Total operating cost
$192,000
Estimated take-home (pre-tax)
$72,000

Set aside a portion for taxes.

How to use this calculator

  1. Replace every sample field with your real current numbers.
  2. Include deadhead, fixed costs, and every expense that applies to your operation.
  3. Use the result as a planning estimate, then compare it against the written rate confirmation before booking.

Frequently asked questions

How much do owner-operators actually make?
Take-home varies widely with rates, miles, and costs. Two trucks running the same miles can net very different amounts depending on fixed costs and how well loads are priced.
Is this before or after taxes?
This estimate is before income and self-employment taxes. Set aside a portion of net for quarterly estimated taxes.

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