How to use this calculator
Enter labor hours, hourly cost, tool or admin cost, and target margin. The calculator estimates the required service price and billable rate.
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Service Price Calculator
Use this Service Price Calculator to set a profitable service price from labor hours, hourly cost, tools, admin cost, and target margin. It compares recommended price with market price so you can decide whether to raise value, reduce cost, or reposition the offer.
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Pricing inputshrs
$/hr
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%
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What the result means
Recommended price shows what the service should charge to protect margin after labor and overhead. If the price is above market, increase perceived value or reduce delivery cost.
Total cost = labor hours × hourly cost + tool/admin cost. Recommended price = total cost ÷ (1 − target margin). Billable rate = recommended price ÷ labor hours.
Service pricing should cover non-billable time, admin work, sales time, taxes, and profit, not only direct labor.
Example calculation
If 20 hours at $60/hour plus $300 overhead must reach a 40% margin, total cost is $1,500 and recommended price is $2,500.
Tips for better results
- Quote by value when possible, not only by hours.
- Build margin into the price before discounts.
- Use templates to reduce labor hours.
FAQ
How should I price my services?
Price services by adding labor, overhead, risk, non-billable time, and target profit margin.
What hourly rate should I charge?
Your hourly rate should cover direct labor cost, overhead, taxes, sales time, and desired profit.
How do I calculate service pricing?
Calculate total delivery cost and divide by one minus your target margin.
What is a good service margin?
Many service businesses target 20% to 35% or higher, depending on specialization and delivery complexity.
How do competitors affect pricing?
Competitor prices set market expectations, but your price should reflect value, positioning, and delivery cost.
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| Health Score | Yes |
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| Industry Benchmark | Yes |
| Example Calculation | Yes |
| FAQ 5 | Yes |
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