Contractor Profit Margin & Markup Calculator
Understand the difference between markup and margin. Price your jobs correctly to ensure profitability and business success.
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Industry standard: 15-20%
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Understanding Markup vs. Margin
Profit Margin
Margin is the percentage of the selling price that is profit. It shows how much of each pound you keep.
Margin = (Price - Cost) / Price × 100%Markup
Markup is the percentage added to your cost. It's how much you increase the cost to get the selling price.
Markup = (Price - Cost) / Cost × 100%Stop Guessing Your Profit
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