How it is calculated
Job revenue − job costs = profit; profit ÷ revenue × 100 = margin.
Contractor
Job Profit Calculator
Estimate job profit and margin. Results are estimates and are calculated locally on your device.
Use this result as a planning estimate, not financial, tax, legal, or professional advice.
How to use this tool
Understand the result before you act on it
Estimate job-level profit and margin after direct costs so contractors can evaluate pricing.
Worked example
A $5,000 job with $3,500 in labor, materials, and direct costs produces $1,500 profit and a 30% margin.
What to do with the number
Use the result as a baseline, test different assumptions, and compare scenarios before changing budgets, staffing, pricing, or processes.
Common questions
Job Profit Calculator FAQ
How do I calculate profit on a job?
Use the calculator with your own business inputs and compare the result over a consistent period. The output is a planning estimate, so validate important decisions against your accounting or operating data.
Which costs should be included?
Use definitions that stay consistent from one measurement period to the next. Consistency makes the result more useful for comparisons and trend tracking.
What is the difference between markup and margin?
No. The calculator provides an estimate from the values you enter. Real outcomes depend on pricing, operations, customer behavior, data quality, and other business conditions.
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