Test any income claim in 30 seconds
You see a Telegram, Discord, or Reddit post claiming $5,000/month from a side hustle. Enter the numbers here and see the real hourly rate behind the pitch.
Income Claim Checker
Real Wage Benchmarks
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| Country | Minimum Wage (hourly) | Median Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.25/hr U.S. Dept of Labor, 2024 | $38.75/hr Census Bureau, $80,610/yr ÷ 2080 hrs, 2023 |
| United Kingdom | £11.44/hr UK Gov, 2024 | £16.59/hr ONS, £34,500/yr ÷ 2080 hrs, 2023 |
| Canada | C$15.50/hr Avg provincial min, 2024 | C$32.88/hr StatsCan, C$68,400/yr ÷ 2080 hrs, 2022 |
| Australia | A$23.23/hr Fair Work Commission, 2024 | A$31.25/hr ABS, A$65,000/yr ÷ 2080 hrs, 2023 |
| EU Average | €8.41/hr Eurostat avg min, 2024 | €14.42/hr Eurostat median, ~€30,000/yr ÷ 2080 hrs, 2022 |
How to Read Your Results
⚡ Implied Hourly Rate
This is what the claim is actually offering per hour of your life. A $5,000/month promise that takes 60 hours/week is $16/hr — not the luxury lifestyle the ad implies. This is the number the seller never shows you.
⏱ Break-Even Timeline
How many months until you recover what you paid to start. If it takes 6 months to break even, you are working for free for half a year before seeing any real profit. Upfront costs are where most side hustles quietly drain you.
📊 Reality Check
Below minimum wage means the opportunity pays less than entry-level work. 1-3× minimum wage is realistic for genuine freelance or business income. Above 3× minimum wage is rare — verify the claim independently before spending money.
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