Woodworking Labor Rate Calculator
Find your hourly shop rate by adding overheads and profit to a target wage.
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Find your hourly shop rate by adding overheads and profit to a target wage.
Woodworking Labor Rate Estimator
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Key concepts behind this calculator
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Woodworking Quick Guide
Typical values for reference.
| Wage $ | Overheads $ | Hours | Rate $/h |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 18000 | 1100 | $41.82/h |
| 30 | 18000 | 1100 | $53.32/h |
| 40 | 30000 | 1100 | $77.36/h |
| 60 | 45000 | 1400 | $105.96/h |
| Rule of Thumb | Check inputs | Use as a guide | Round sensibly |
Woodworking Labor Rate Calculator FAQ
Answers to common questions about this calculator.
Add overheads per billable hour to your wage and a profit margin.
Admin, sourcing and setup are not billable.
Rate = (wage + overheads / billable hours) x (1 + profit).
It is an estimate based on the inputs you enter. Check real quotes, labels or official guidance for important decisions.