Overhead cost calculator
Add up monthly business costs and see what each billable hour must cover.
Result
Overhead cost calculator
Overhead per billable hour
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Enter at least one monthly cost and your billable hours.
Ballpark estimate, check before you buy or quote.
Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.
How this works and common questions
About this tool
Add each monthly cost, then divide by the hours you can bill. The result is the overhead one billable hour must cover. You decide what to include.
How it works
The monthly costs are added, then divided by the hours you can bill that month. The result is the overhead one billable hour must cover. Money is rounded half up to the cent.
Rules
Enter hours above 0. A blank extra line is not added. This does not say what you should charge. It uses only the figures you type.
Questions
What counts as overhead?
Costs that continue with or without a job, such as insurance, phone, truck payments and shop rent.
How do I turn monthly overhead into an hourly amount?
Divide monthly overhead by the hours you can bill that month. Fewer billable hours means more overhead per hour.
Should I include my own pay?
That is your choice. Treat it the same way each time so you can compare months.
Do I need an account?
No. The tools work without one. You only need to sign in to save your work.
Is what I type saved?
No. Nothing is saved unless you sign in and choose Save. Otherwise it stays on the page.
Do you show ads or sell my information?
No. We show no ads and we do not sell your information.
Is this tax or legal advice?
No. Results are estimates for planning. Check rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional.
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Estimate for planning only. This is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice. Results depend on the figures you enter. Check all numbers, rates and rules with the official source or a qualified professional before relying on them.