Service Price Calculator

Stop guessing — calculate the exact price to charge for any service job. Add labor, materials, overhead, and your target profit margin to get a professional quote.

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Labor Costs

$0.00
Total Labor$0.00

Materials & Parts

$0.00
Total Materials$0.00

Overhead & Profit

Typical: 10-20%

Typical: 15-30%

Job Price Breakdown

Labor$0.00
Materials & Parts$0.00
Direct Costs$0.00
Overhead (15%)$0.00
Profit (20%)$0.00

Price to Charge

$0.00

Effective Markup

0.0%

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Industry Labor Rate Benchmarks

Average hourly ranges across the US & Canada (2025)

HVAC Technician$50 – $100/hr
Licensed Plumber$45 – $90/hr
Electrician$50 – $100/hr
General Contractor$40 – $85/hr
Landscaper$25 – $60/hr
Carpet Cleaner$30 – $50/hr
Roofer$45 – $80/hr
Pest Control Tech$30 – $55/hr

How to Price a Service Job Correctly

Under-pricing is the #1 reason field-service businesses fail. Follow these four steps to charge what you're worth.

1

Calculate Direct Costs

Add up labor hours, materials, travel, and any permits or disposal fees. If a cost disappears when you skip the job, it’s a direct cost.

2

Add Overhead

Cover rent, insurance, vehicle payments, fuel, uniforms, software, and admin. Most service businesses fall between 10–25%.

3

Set Profit Margin

A 20% margin means $20 profit per $100 revenue. HVAC and electrical often target 25–30% due to specialized licensing.

4

Quote with Confidence

Present a flat-rate quote. Customers prefer price certainty, and flat rates reward your efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about pricing your services.

How do I calculate a fair price for a service job?
Add up all direct costs (labor + materials + travel/flat fees), then add your overhead percentage (typically 10-20%), and finally apply your desired profit margin (15-30%). Our calculator automates this for you.
What overhead percentage should I use?
Most service businesses use 10-20% for overhead, which covers rent, insurance, vehicle costs, software, and administrative expenses. If you work from home with low fixed costs, 10-12% may be enough. Larger shops with warehouse space and fleet vehicles should use 18-25%.
What is a good profit margin for a service business?
A healthy profit margin for field-service businesses ranges from 15-30%. Specialty trades like HVAC and electrical often target 20-30%, while competitive markets like cleaning or lawn care may see 10-20%.
Should I charge hourly or flat rate?
Flat-rate pricing is generally better for profitability and customer satisfaction because it provides price certainty. Use this calculator to determine your flat rate by estimating the hours needed, adding materials and overhead, then quoting a single price.

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