For wedding & event DJs · Free, instant
What should you charge for this gig?
Six questions. Real rate range calibrated to The Knot 2026 data + 50+ DJ-reported rates. Updates as you fill it in. No signup to see the number.
01 · Event type
02 · Your base city (where you're based)
03 · Where is the gig?
04 · Your experience tier
05 · Hours of coverage (5 hrs)
06 · Day of week
07 · Where do you sit in your market?
08 · Add-ons (optional)
Charge this for the gig
$1,525
Market range: $1,140–$1,900
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Performance / club DJ rates work differently.
Wedding/event rates are flat-fee, service-shaped. Club and electronic music DJs work on a tier ladder with booking fees, riders, and hospitality. If that’s you, use our other tool.
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How accurate is this calculator?+
It's calibrated against The Knot 2026 Real Weddings Study (which surveys 10,000+ couples annually), WeddingDJFinder's 2026 state-by-state price guide, Rateven's 15-metro multipliers, and 87+ comments from working DJs on r/DJs. The result is a range, not a single number, because real pricing varies by client and negotiation. Most DJs land in the middle 50% of their tier × city.
I'm a club DJ, can I use this?+
No — use our Booking Fee Guide for performance/club DJs instead. That tool covers the 6-tier ladder from local resident ($50-300/night) up to festival mainstage ($25K-100K+/night). This calculator is calibrated to the wedding/private event market.
What does the rate include?+
The baseline package assumes: 5 hours of DJ + MC services, professional sound system, one wireless mic for toasts/announcements, setup and teardown, pre-event planning consultation, online playlist collaboration, liability insurance, and a written contract. Add-ons (ceremony audio, uplighting, photo booth, etc.) are calculated separately.
How do experience tiers work?+
Tier 1 (newer DJ, < 2 yrs): portfolio building, basic gear, limited published reviews. Tier 2 (2-5 yrs): consistent bookings, professional equipment, solid reviews. Tier 3 (5-10 yrs): premium gear, full planning service, repeat client base. Tier 4 (10+ yrs / luxury): editorial features, waiting list, high-end production. Multipliers are 0.7×, 1.0×, 1.4×, 2.0× respectively.
My city isn't listed. What do I do?+
Pick the closest match by market size: major metro (1.1-1.4×), other mid-size US metro (0.9×), or small town/rural (0.8×). The Knot data shows the difference between, say, Atlanta and Nashville is small enough that you can use either as a proxy.
Should I really charge the top of the range?+
Yes if you can defend it with track record. The data shows DJs systematically undercharge when they have demand — if you're booking out 4+ months in advance, you're below market. If you're hustling for every gig, you're probably at market. The range is honest; don't apologize for the top of it.