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Contractor Markup Calculator

Calculate bid price with contractor markup.

How It Works

Markup = Project cost × Markup % ÷ 100. Bid price = Cost + Markup.

Example

A $100,000 project at 15% markup: $15,000 markup → $115,000 bid.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a typical contractor markup?

10–20% on top of hard costs is common to cover overhead and profit.

Is this the same as margin?

No. Markup is a percentage of cost; margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price.

Should my bid include contingency?

Contingency is often added separately on top of the markup — budget 5–10% for unknowns.

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