Handyman Profit Margin Calculator
See how much money you're actually making on each job. Track your real profitability and spot where you're leaving money on the table.
Job Revenue
Job Costs
Project Summary
Billable Revenue: $4,000
Total Cost Price: $2,000
What Does This Tool Do?
This tool shows you the real profit you're making after covering all your expenses - materials, labor, and those business costs that add up in the background. It's the difference between thinking you made money and actually knowing you did.
When you price jobs accurately and track what you actually spend, you can set prices that not only cover your costs but leave room for your business to grow and handle unexpected challenges.
Who Should Use This?
Whether you're running your first business or your fifth, this tool cuts through the guesswork. Instead of manually sifting through receipts and invoices trying to figure out if you actually made money, you get a clear answer in seconds.
It's especially valuable for service contractors, handymen, electricians, plumbers, and other trades where materials and labor costs can vary widely from job to job. Know exactly which types of work are most profitable for your business.
Why Track Your Margins?
Ever finish a job and wonder if you actually made money on it? This tool gives you the real answer. It quickly shows whether you underestimated costs, overspent on materials, or if surprise expenses ate into your profits.
More importantly, it helps you spot patterns. Maybe your team consistently goes over budget on certain types of jobs, or perhaps you're not charging enough for specialized work. This data helps you price smarter and work more efficiently.
- Find out which jobs actually make you money
- Catch cost overruns before they become a habit
- Price future jobs more accurately
- See how your business is really performing
- Make smarter decisions about where to focus your time
How We Calculate Your Profit Margin
The math is straightforward once you have your numbers. Here's the formula we use:
The Formula
[(What You Charged - What You Spent) ÷ What You Charged] × 100
Where: What You Spent = Labor + Materials + Overhead
Real Example: Kitchen Remodel
• What you charged the customer: $4,000
• Labor costs: $800
• Materials: $1,200
• Your share of business overhead: $1,000
• Total costs: $800 + $1,200 + $1,000 = $3,000
Profit Margin: [($4,000 - $3,000) ÷ $4,000] × 100 = 25%
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