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Photo Booth Profit Calculator — Is Your Business Actually Profitable?

29 March 2026·5 min read·BoothZen Editorial
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Revenue isn't profit. Many photo booth operators look at their bank balance after a busy weekend and think they're doing well — but they haven't accounted for vehicle costs, insurance, equipment depreciation, marketing spend, and their own time. When you subtract all of that, the number is often much smaller than expected.

This calculator gives you the honest numbers. Input what you charge, what you spend each month, and what each event costs you — then see what you actually take home. If the result surprises you, that's the point. Better to know now than to find out when the tax bill arrives.

Profit Calculator

Enter your numbers below. Results update instantly as you type.

Revenue

£
£

Fixed Monthly Costs

£

Loan, insurance, fuel

£
£
£
£
£

Per-Event Costs

£
£
£

Your Time

Quoting, chasing, prep

Your Results

Monthly Revenue

£2,000

Monthly Costs

£715

Monthly Profit

£1,285

Annual Profit

£15,420

Profit Margin

64.25%

Excellent

Effective Hourly Rate

£40.16/hr

Based on 32 hrs/mo

How does your hourly rate compare?

UK minimum wage: £11.44/hrAverage tradesperson: £35-50/hrYour rate: £40.16/hr

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