Check whether the job still makes money.
Enter the contract price and job costs. The calculator shows total cost, gross profit, and profit margin so you can review the economics before or after sending an estimate.
Profit checks belong before the estimate goes out.
A clean estimate can still be underpriced. Use the profit view to compare the customer-facing price against the costs you expect to carry.
FAQ
How does this job profit calculator work?
Enter the contract price and your major job costs. The calculator subtracts labor, materials, subcontractor, other direct, and overhead costs to estimate gross profit and profit margin.
Is this the same as net profit?
No. This is a job-level planning calculator. Net profit depends on your full bookkeeping, taxes, owner pay, insurance, rent, software, vehicles, callbacks, and other business-wide expenses.
What profit margin should a contractor target?
There is no universal margin. The right target depends on trade, market, overhead, crew efficiency, risk, warranty exposure, and how much capacity you have. Use this as a planning aid, not financial advice.
Should I include overhead in the calculator?
If you assign overhead to each job, include it in the overhead or contingency field. If you track overhead separately, compare both versions so you understand the difference.
Can this help before I send an estimate?
Yes. Use it as a final check before sending a price. It can help you spot jobs where the price looks busy but the profit margin is too thin.