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Job Profit Calculator

See the real gross profit, margin and markup on a job before you commit.

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A job can look profitable and still lose money. Contractors quote on a headline price, then materials, labour, transport and subcontractors eat the margin quietly. This tool shows the real profit on a job before you commit.

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Enter your numbers and press Calculate to see the result.

How it works

Gross profit is the contract value less the direct cost of doing the work. Margin is that profit as a share of the price; markup is it as a share of the cost. Aim for a margin that also covers your overheads — not just break-even on the job.

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