Free Calculator for HVAC Owners

What Hourly Rate Do You Need To Actually Charge?

Factor in overhead, technician wages, payroll burden, workers comp, and your target profit margin — so the rate you charge actually covers the business.

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Rent, insurance, admin salaries, software, vehicles, marketing — all non-job costs.

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Techs who actually generate billable hours.

Hours actually billed to customers, not hours worked.

Base pay per hour before taxes and benefits.

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Employer-paid taxes (FICA, FUTA, SUTA). Typically 7.65%–10%.

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Workers comp premium as a % of wages. Often 3%–8% for HVAC.

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Target gross margin on billable hours (margin, not markup).

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