There’s one critical step many SLP business owners overlook—setting a rate that truly supports your goals, expenses, and lifestyle. Instead of guessing or copying someone else’s numbers, you need a system that does the heavy lifting for you.
A simple, accurate tool designed to help you calculate an hourly rate that makes sense for your business. This calculator walks you through the numbers that matter so you can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Factor in your income goals, business expenses, taxes, and desired work hours to determine a rate that actually supports you.
This isn’t a generic “market rate.” Your results are tailored to your specific services, workload, and business model.
Developed in collaboration with a CPA, this calculator helps ensure your rate is realistic, defensible, and sustainable.
This tool is perfect for SLPs who:
Are starting a private practice or telepractice business
Are moving from employee or contractor work to business ownership
Want to raise their rates but need data to back it up
Are tired of undercharging or second-guessing their numbers
Want clarity before negotiating contracts or setting fees.
Whether you’re just getting started or re-evaluating your current rates, this calculator helps you price your services with intention.
The Hourly Rate Calculator gives you the clarity you need to set your rate—and stand behind it with confidence.
Melissa started her career in public schools, then opened a successful brick and mortar private practice that she owned for 20+ years before moving to telepractice. She then worked for a start-up telepractice company, where she was the 2nd hire and developed and ran the clinical department as well as developed the clinician training, policies and procedures as well as training for the marketing and sales staff. Melissa worked and managed well over 500 clinicians (SLPs, OTs, Mental/Behavioral Health Professionals). She left to start eLiveNow.
Melissa is an ASHA fellow and has been actively involved in both her state (CSHA) and national (ASHA) association by serving on numerous boards and committees. She served on the CSHA Board of Directors for 15 years culminating in a successful two year term as CSHA President. Melissa has also served on many ASHA Boards and Committees including serving as the Chair of the Convention Telepractice Committee and Co-Chair of the 2018 ASHA Convention.