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Free service price calculator
Labor + materials + markup = the price you should charge. Free, no signup.
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Related definitions
A service price is not a guess — it is your costs plus the margin you need to stay in business. This calculator adds up labor and materials, applies your markup, and gives you the number to put on the quote.
The formula, in plain English
Job cost = (labor hours × hourly rate) + materials + other costs. Service price = job cost × (1 + markup ÷ 100). The markup is what turns "covering costs" into "making money."
Worked example
A job takes 4 hours at $75/hour ($300 labor), plus $120 in materials and $30 in other costs — job cost $450. With a 20% markup, the service price = 450 × 1.20 = $540. Profit = $90.
Tips
- Price the job, not the hour. Customers buy an outcome. A flat service price built on real costs beats an hourly rate that punishes you for working fast.
- Do not forget the "other costs." Fuel, disposal fees, card processing, and wear on tools are real costs — put them in, or your markup is fiction.
- Revisit your markup quarterly. Material prices move. A markup that worked in spring can quietly stop working by fall.
Also free
hourly rate calculator, profit margin calculator, markup calculator — and the free invoice generator when it is time to bill.
Frequently asked questions
How do I price a service job?
Add up your true costs — labor hours times your hourly rate, plus materials and other costs — then apply a markup percentage. That total is your service price. This calculator does the math for you.
What markup should I use?
It depends on your trade and overhead, but many service businesses work with 15–30%. The right number is the one that covers all costs and leaves the profit you need — test it against past jobs.
Should I charge hourly or a flat service price?
Flat service prices usually win: customers prefer knowing the total upfront, and you are not penalized for working efficiently. Build the flat price from your hourly cost, as this calculator does.
Is this calculator really free?
Yes. Unlimited calculations, no signup, no watermark, no catch — like all of Billia's free tools.
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