Service job breakeven calculator
Single-job model. Direct job cost = materials + loaded labor hours + trip/setup flat. Then we solve price so gross margin on the whole ticket matches your target percent. Overhead allocation across many jobs is not split here — add a fudge factor in trip if you want shop burden baked in.
Direct job cost$380.00
Minimum sell price to hit margin$584.62
Key takeaways
- One screen for truck conversations after a diagnostic.
- Shows direct cost before price solve.
- Margin is on the whole ticket, not labor-only.
- Pairs with Jobber or Housecall line items after you settle numbers.
- No customer data upload.
Who built this
ContractorHQ is edited by Bernard Guido — 25+ years in trade operations and software. These utilities follow the same quality bar as our reviews: fast pages, honest disclosure, and tools that stay useful without selling your data.
Frequently asked questions
Does margin include tax?
No. Enter pre-tax dollars and add tax language in your proposal template if required.
Where do I put overhead?
Either raise the loaded labor rate or inflate the trip/setup line until the model matches your P&L.
Flat-rate books?
Use their material and time allowances as inputs here to see if your company margin still clears.
Warranty reserve?
Not modeled. Shrink margin target slightly if you self-insure callbacks.