Labor Cost Calculator
Calculate true labor cost per worker including taxes, insurance, and burden.
Burden Rates
Crew
The labor cost calculator computes burdened labor cost per worker and grand project total, accounting for FICA, unemployment, workers' comp, general liability, and downtime. Input your crew, wages, and project duration to see exactly what each worker costs to put on the job. Use it to verify your labor line items before finalizing a bid.
- Burden rates typically add 25–40% on top of base wages — underestimating them is one of the most common bid errors.
- Adjust downtime percentage to reflect your crew's actual productivity — office time and mobilization count.
- Subcontractors carry their own insurance, which lowers your burden cost — model both scenarios before deciding.
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