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⚠️ Approximate estimate, based on average industry rates. Verify against the manufacturer datasheet.
An hourly rate is not “what I’d like to earn” — it is maths: (all monthly costs + desired profit) divided by billable hours. Crucially, of ~168 working hours a month only 60–70% are usually billable — the rest goes to travel, estimates, negotiations and tool maintenance.
The calculator lets you enter fixed costs (transport, tools, insurance, taxes) and target income, and shows the minimum break-even rate and a recommended rate with profit. If the market rate is below your minimum, you are working at a loss — you just can’t see it yet.
Hours worked are not the same as hours invoiced. Travel, estimates, purchasing, discussions, tool maintenance and downtime reduce billable time. The calculator divides monthly costs and target profit only by realistically billable hours.
Include wages and employer costs, transport, premises, accounting, insurance, tool depreciation and a warranty reserve. The rate must also cover holidays and periods of incomplete utilisation.
Hours that can realistically be invoiced to clients. Administration, travel and downtime are usually not fully billable.
First calculate the required business rate excluding VAT, then present the customer price according to your VAT status.
At least annually and whenever wages, taxes, fuel, premises or utilisation change materially.