Who is the Overhead Allocation Calculator for?

It is built for owners and controllers who need fast, accurate results for cover overhead in every bid.

How do I use the Overhead Allocation Calculator?

Enter annual overhead Enter billable hours Review hourly overhead

What costs count as overhead?

Office rent, salaries, insurance, software, and admin costs.

How often should I update this?

Quarterly or whenever overhead changes materially.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. This tool is free and designed for quick, practical results.

Does this work for projects nationwide?

Yes. It uses standard construction inputs used across the US.

Overhead Allocation Calculator

Know your true break-even before you bid.

Company Expenses

Total Annual Overhead

Rent, insurance, office salaries, software, utilities, marketing, etc. (Everything NOT directly billed to a job).

Field Employees

Billable Hrs/Yr

Typical billable hours: 1,700 - 1,900 per year (after PTO, holidays, and non-billable time).

Allocation Rate

Overhead Per Hour

$0.00

Add this to EVERY man-hour you bid.

Monthly Nut

Fixed costs per month

Calculation Logic

Total Company Billable Hours0 hrs/yr

Total Annual Overhead$150,000

Formula: Annual Overhead ÷ Total Billable Hours = Hourly Allocation

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Overhead Allocation Calculator for owners and controllers

Overhead Allocation Calculator helps owners and controllers cover overhead in every bid. Enter overhead costs and billable hours and get hourly overhead rate you can use immediately in your bid or project file.

Used by contractors across California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois, with active users in Los Angeles, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Phoenix, Atlanta, Seattle, and Denver.

Quick answer: what does this tool do?

Calculate the hourly overhead rate your bids must cover.

How should I apply the results?

Add the rate to labor or project pricing.

Is this suitable for public bids?

Yes. The inputs align with typical DOT, municipal, and federal bid requirements.

What keywords does this tool target?

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The Overhead Allocation Calculator gives fast, reliable results for owners and controllers to cover overhead in every bid. Enter overhead costs and billable hoursand get hourly overhead rate in minutes.

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