Labor Cost Calculator
Multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours to find the total labor cost of a job or shift.
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Enter an hourly rate and hours to see the labor cost.
Worked example
With these example inputs:
- Hourly rate$35
- Hours160
Labor cost: $5,600
- If the first figure were 10% higher$6,160
Frequently asked questions
How is labor cost calculated?
Multiply the hourly rate by the hours worked. At $35 an hour for 160 hours, the labor cost is $5,600.
Does this include overhead?
This is the direct wage cost. A fully loaded labor cost would also add payroll taxes, benefits and overhead, so use a higher effective rate if you want to include those.