Calculate the true fully-burdened hourly labor rate of your employees, including payroll taxes, insurance, and benefits.
👥 Labor Cost Calculator
Labor Burden %
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Burden Cost Per Hour
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Burdened Hourly Rate
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💡 Pro Tip
Always price your jobs using fully burdened labor rates, not base wages. If you pay a carpenter $25/hour but your burden is 40%, charging $25/hour means you are losing $10/hour on labor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is labor burden rate?
Labor burden is the cost of employing someone over their basic hourly wage, which includes payroll taxes, workers' compensation insurance, health benefits, and paid time off.
Q: How much is typical labor burden for construction?
Construction labor burden typically ranges from 30% to 50% of the base hourly wage, largely driven by high workers' compensation rates.
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