Pricing Calculators
Use these pricing calculators to estimate job costs, markup, profit margins, and selling prices. Built for tradies who need quick answers without spreadsheets.
Pricing Tools
- Contractor Markup Calculator
- Profit Margin Calculator
- Break-Even Calculator
- Quote Price Calculator
- Service Pricing Calculator
- Subcontractor Rate Calculator
- Job Profit Calculator
Which Calculator Should I Use?
| I want to… | Use this calculator |
|---|---|
| Set my selling price based on costs + desired profit | Service Pricing Calculator |
| Apply markup to labour and materials separately | Contractor Markup Calculator |
| Find out my actual profit percentage | Profit Margin Calculator |
| Know how much revenue I need before I’m profitable | Break-Even Calculator |
| Generate a complete quote for a client | Quote Price Calculator |
| Track estimated vs actual job profit | Job Profit Calculator |
| Work out the right rate for subcontractor work | Subcontractor Rate Calculator |
Who These Pricing Tools Are For
- Solo Tradies — stop underquoting and start pricing jobs confidently
- Small Business Owners — protect your profit margins across multiple jobs
- Contractors & Builders — calculate markup on labour and materials separately
- New Tradies — learn the difference between margin and markup before it costs you
How to Use These Calculators for a Real Job
- Start with the Quote Price Calculator to add up labour, materials, and overhead for the job.
- Move to the Contractor Markup Calculator to apply markup to labour and materials separately or combined.
- Use the Profit Margin Calculator to see your actual profit percentage after all costs.
- Check the Break-Even Calculator to know exactly how much revenue you need before you make a dollar of profit.
- Finish with the Service Pricing Calculator to give the client a final price.
💡 Pro Tips from Tradies
- Margin vs Markup is critical — 20% markup gives you 16.7% margin. Know which one you’re quoting.
- Never price to “win the job” — winning at a loss just means you pay to work. Aim for 20–30% margin minimum.
- Mark up materials too — most tradies add 15–30% markup on materials. You’re sourcing, handling, and warrantying them.
- Know your break-even — use the Break-Even Calculator to know exactly how much revenue you need before you make a dollar of profit.
- Factor in risk — complex jobs, tight deadlines, or difficult sites deserve higher markup.
Common Pricing Questions
What’s the difference between markup and margin?
Markup is the percentage you add to your cost to get the selling price. Margin is the percentage of the selling price that is profit. Example: if a job costs $1,000 and you sell it for $1,250, that’s 25% markup but only 20% margin.
What’s a healthy profit margin for a tradie business?
Aim for 20–30% net profit margin after all costs (labour, materials, overhead, tax). Solo tradies often run 15–25%, while established businesses with crews aim for 25–35%.
How do I calculate my break-even point?
Add up all your fixed costs (insurance, vehicle, rent, phone, etc.) plus your desired salary, then divide by your average gross margin percentage. The Break-Even Calculator does this automatically.
Should I mark up labour and materials the same?
Not necessarily. Many tradies mark up materials 15–30% and add a separate margin on labour. Use the Contractor Markup Calculator to apply different markups to different cost types.
How much should I mark up subcontractor costs?
If you’re managing subcontractors, add 15–25% markup to cover your time, risk, and profit. You’re taking responsibility for their work and managing the client relationship.
Why Getting Pricing Right Matters
Pricing work correctly is one of the biggest challenges for contractors. Underquote by 10% and you could lose thousands in profit each year. These calculators help you:
- Avoid underquoting that eats into your profit
- Protect your margins on every job
- Price jobs with confidence instead of guessing
- Understand the numbers that keep your business healthy