Rex says
Money math without the spreadsheet headache. Plug in your numbers and I'll show you exactly where the dollars land.
Try a scenario
Click to load — tweak from there.Inputs
Result
Each core member gets
$185.00
Net after shared expenses
$740.00
Total paid to hired players
$0.00
Remaining pool for core members
$740.00
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How to use this
- 1Enter gig fee (gross) ($).
- 2Enter shared expenses (gas, tolls, rentals) ($).
- 3Enter core/equity members.
- 4Enter hired sidemen (flat rate).
- 5Enter flat rate per hired player ($).
- 6Read your each core member gets on the right — it updates as you type.
- 7Hit Share to keep the scenario or send it to someone.
About this calculator
Splitting gig money 'evenly' ignores who owns the PA, who drove the van, and who's a hired sideman versus a full member. This calculator takes the gross gig fee, subtracts shared expenses (gas, tolls, backline rental) off the top, then divides the remainder by a method you choose: equal splits among members, or a base rate for hired players plus an equal split of the remainder among core members.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Gig fee (gross): 800 $
- Shared expenses (gas, tolls, rentals): 60 $
- Core/equity members: 4
- Hired sidemen (flat rate): 0
- Flat rate per hired player: 100 $
Results
- Each core member gets: $185.00
- Net after shared expenses: $740.00
- Total paid to hired players: $0.00
- Remaining pool for core members: $740.00
What each field means
Inputs
- Gig fee (gross) ($)
- The gig fee (gross) used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 800 $ so you have a working example on load.
- Shared expenses (gas, tolls, rentals) ($)
- The shared expenses (gas, tolls, rentals) used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 60 $ so you have a working example on load.
- Core/equity members
- The core/equity members used in the calculation. Starts at 4 so you have a working example on load.
- Hired sidemen (flat rate)
- The hired sidemen (flat rate) used in the calculation. Starts at 0 so you have a working example on load.
- Flat rate per hired player ($)
- The flat rate per hired player used in the calculation, measured in $. Starts at 100 $ so you have a working example on load.
Results
- Each core member gets
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars and shown as the headline result. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Net after shared expenses
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Total paid to hired players
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Remaining pool for core members
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
FAQ
Should the person who owns the PA get extra?
Most working bands add an equipment fee (often $25–$75 per gig depending on gear value and wear) paid to the equipment owner before splitting the rest, similar to how hired players are paid off the top here. Add it into 'shared expenses' as a negative, or treat it as a hired-player line if it's a fixed amount.
How do you handle a band leader who books all the gigs?
Common practice is a flat booking fee (5–15% of the gig) or a slightly larger equal share, agreed on upfront rather than negotiated gig by gig. Put it in writing so it doesn't become a recurring argument.
What if members play different set lengths or roles?
Equal splits assume comparable contribution and commitment (rehearsal time, gear, travel). If one member only plays two songs as a guest, treat them as a hired player with a flat rate instead of a full equal share.
Accuracy and limitations
- Results are estimates before tax, fees, and inflation unless an input explicitly covers them.
- Rates are treated as fixed for the whole period — variable-rate products will drift from this projection.
- This is educational maths, not financial advice. Check anything contractual with the lender or your accountant.
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RevenueLab. (2026). Band Gig Pay Split Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/gig-pay-split
<p>Source: <a href="https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/gig-pay-split" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Band Gig Pay Split Calculator — RevenueLab</a> (2026).</p>
Source: [Band Gig Pay Split Calculator — RevenueLab](https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/gig-pay-split) (2026).