Free Business Tool
Stop Undercharging. Know Your Worth.
Most tradespeople forget to account for holidays, tax, and overheads. Use this calculator to find the exact rate you need to stay profitable.
Your Business Numbers
£45,000
The actual cash you want in your pocket after tax and expenses.
£12,000
Include van, fuel, insurance, tools, software, and accounting fees.
Account for "Hidden" Days
If you spend Fridays quoting and doing admin, you only have 4 billable days. Your rate must cover that 5th day.
Profit is not Salary
Your take-home pay is what you live on. Your business should also aim to have 10-20% left over for future growth.
Your Recommended Rates
Recommended Daily Rate
£375
Recommended Hourly Rate
£47 /hr
Annual Gross Revenue Needed:£68,250
Total Billable Days / Year:184
Apply Rate to a Quote
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Thousands of tradespeople use these rates to win more profitable work.
Now, make sure every quote is profitable.
Knowing your rate is the first step. Applying it accurately to labor and materials is the second. Quote Builder’s AI ensures you never underquote a job again.
