How can a handyman tell their hourly rate is too low?

Direct answer: Rates should rise when your effective hourly drops even though your calendar is full.

Practical steps

• Check effective hourly: Total billed divided by total hours worked.
• Compare to target: Below target means underpricing.
• Adjust deliberately: Raise minimums or hourly in steps.

Next step: Run the calculator using real hours worked, not estimates.