Job markup & margin calculator

Turn labour and material costs into a clear selling price—without confusing markup with margin.

Job costs

Enter your estimated cost before tax.

Labour cost

Materials

Other costs

Target margin

Margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price. A 35% margin is not the same as a 35% markup.

Markup versus margin

Markup compares profit to your cost. Margin compares profit to the price the customer pays. If a job costs $1,000 and you want a 35% margin, the selling price is $1,538.46—not $1,350.

This calculator is for planning only. Confirm taxes, labour burden, overhead, warranty risk, payment fees, and local requirements with your bookkeeper or accountant.