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Fully-Burdened Labor & OT Profit Shield

Calculate fully-burdened labor rates including Work Comp, FICA, and overtime. Protect your profit margins from labor-cost leakage. No sign up required. Free to use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about this labor cost with overtime calculator tool.

Why is my 'Bid Rate' often 30% higher than the crew's actual hourly pay?
You must factor in 'The Burden.' This is the non-negotiable cost of FICA, FUTA, SUTA, and high-risk Worker's Comp (which is often $15–$25 per $100 of roofing payroll). Ignoring the burden is the most common reason small roofing companies go out of business even while staying busy.
How do I prevent 'OT Creep' from destroying my project margins?
High-complexity reroofs (8/12+ pitch) always take 20% longer than a standard 4/12 ranch. If your estimate doesn't account for this slowdown, you'll end up paying 1.5x labor rates for the last two days of the project—hours that come directly out of your net profit. Always bake 'Complexity OT' into your per-square labor bid.