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Work Out My Hourly Rate

Enter your real annual costs to calculate the minimum charge-out rate you need to cover expenses and hit your profit target.

Labour

Annual draw you want to pay yourself

$

No employees — enter a total below, or add individual rows

Total wages for all staff (excl. super)

$

Applied to all wages above

11.5%
10%20%

Annual premium

$

Only if over your state threshold

$
Vehicle & Fuel

Annual repayments

$
$
$
$

Annual spend

$
$
Insurance
$
$
$
$
$
Tools & Equipment

Annual

$

Annual

$

Annual repayments

$
Overheads
$
$
$

Xero, ServiceM8, etc.

$
$
$
$
$
$
$
Billable Hours

Subtract holidays & sick leave

Travel, quoting, admin, breaks

25.0%
0%60%
Profit Margin

On top of all costs above

15.0%
0%50%
Minimum Rate
$116/hr

Break-even + 15.0% profit margin

Suggested Rate
$128/hr

Minimum + 10% buffer for contingencies

Key Metrics
Billable hours/year1,440 hrs
Total annual cost$145,150
Break-even rate$101/hr
Revenue @ minimum$167,040
Net profit @ minimum$21,890
Revenue @ suggested$184,320
Cost Breakdown
Labour & super$102,150 (70.4%)
Vehicle & fuel$20,100 (13.8%)
Insurance$5,700 (3.9%)
Tools & equipment$4,000 (2.8%)
Overheads$13,200 (9.1%)

This calculator provides a general guide only. Consult a registered accountant or tax agent for advice specific to your business.