Know the math behind a profitable job.
Straight answers, worked contractor examples, and a calculator built around the costs that disappear when you rely on a quote or bank balance alone.
Job profit margin calculator for contractors
Enter the quote, payment, hours, and direct costs. See cash profit, projected profit, both margins, and profit per crew hour instantly—without creating an account.
Contractor guides
Start with the question costing you money.
Job profitability fundamentals
How to calculate profit on a contractor job
Calculate true profit, margin, and hourly return on a contractor job using collected revenue and every direct job cost.
Pricing fundamentals
Markup vs. margin for contractors
Understand the difference between markup and profit margin, with contractor formulas and worked pricing examples.
True cost of owner-operated work
How to include your own labour in job costs
Learn why contractor owner labour belongs in job costs and how to choose a practical hourly cost without counting the same money twice.
Cash performance vs. pricing performance
Quoted revenue vs. collected revenue in job profitability
Separate quoted and collected revenue so unpaid balances do not get mistaken for weak contractor pricing or cash profit.