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What you want to take home

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Insurance, tools, vehicle, etc.

hrs

Actual work hours (not admin)

wks

Account for time off

Your Hourly Rate Should Be
$69
minimum to hit your goals
Total Revenue Needed $100,000
Billable Hours per Year 1,440
Daily Rate (8 hrs) $556
Why Billable Hours Matter

You won't bill 40 hours a week. Between estimates, travel, admin, and callbacks, most contractors bill 25-35 hours per week. Be realistic or you'll undercharge.

Pro tip: If your rate seems too high, reduce overhead or increase billable hours before lowering your price.

Build quotes with your labor rate built in

QuoteCat lets you set your hourly rate and automatically calculates labor for each job.