Construction Labor Cost Calculator

2026 · Multi-Trade · State WC/GL Rates · Contractor+ Export

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Description / Line Item
Trade
Skill Rank
Base Wage
Hours
Count
Burdened/hr
Total Cost
1
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$39.64/hr
$6,342.90
JourneymanNCCI 5645WC: 7.5% · GL: 4.6% (Texas)Total burden: 39.1%
Formula: Total Cost = (Base Wage × (1 + Burden Rate)) × Hours × Worker Count  | Burden Rate = FICA (7.65%) + FUTA (0.6%) + SUTA + WC + GL + Health + PTO + Tools + Other  |  WC & GL rates are state-specific and trade-specific (NCCI benchmark). Click the ▶ arrow on any row to view and edit the full breakdown.

Bid Summary

Total Workers
1 (160 hrs)
Effective Burden Rate
39.1%
Direct Labor Cost
$6,342.90
Travel Costs
$0.00
Material Costs
$0.00
Subtotal (before overhead)
$6,342.90
Overhead (10.0%)
$634.29
Total Project Cost
$6,977.20
Profit @ 13.0%
$907.04
Profit @ 15.0%
$1,046.58
Final Bid Range
Min (13.0%)
$7,884.23
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Max (15.0%)
$8,023.77
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