Overhead Allocation Calculator
Know your true break-even before you bid.
Company Expenses
Rent, insurance, office salaries, software, utilities, marketing, etc. (Everything NOT directly billed to a job).
Typical billable hours: 1,700 - 1,900 per year (after PTO, holidays, and non-billable time).
Allocation Rate
Overhead Per Hour
Add this to EVERY man-hour you bid.
Monthly Nut
Fixed costs per month
Calculation Logic
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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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