01 / Price the work
Job Price Calculator
A price with
room to run.
Start with what the job costs. Choose the gross margin you want to keep.
Your price, worked out
Ready when you areCost in. A clear price out.
Add your numbers or choose “Try an example”.
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Gross profit still needs to cover regular bills. It is not take-home pay. How it works.
The method / Questions answered
Work back from the margin.
Gross profit still needs to cover regular bills. It is not take-home pay.
How is the job price calculated?
Job price = direct job cost ÷ (1 − margin ÷ 100). The price rounds up to the nearest cent so the chosen margin is met. Gross profit is that price minus the direct job cost.
What does an example look like?
Fictional example: a job costs $600 and you choose a 25% margin. The selling price is $800, leaving $200 gross profit. This is before regular business bills.
Is margin the same as markup?
No. Margin is gross profit divided by selling price. Markup is gross profit divided by cost. Adding 25% to a $600 cost gives $750 and a 20% margin, not a 25% margin.
Is this my take-home pay?
No. Gross profit must still cover regular business bills and other expenses. This tool does not calculate tax or tell you what customers will pay.
For broader pricing decisions, see business.gov.au’s pricing strategy guide. It covers costs, customer value and market context beyond this direct-cost calculator.
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- Whether your quote page explains what is included
- The next step for a customer asking about a job
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