A free, in-browser job cost and quote calculator for US and UK tradespeople — painters, plumbers, electricians, cleaners, landscapers and handymen. Enter materials, labour hours and rate, overhead, and either markup or margin. Add US state sales tax at the rate you enter, or UK VAT at the 20% standard rate (with an option for none). The quote stays in this browser. There is no backend, and no AI runs on this page.
Hourly rates are yours to enter. This page does not publish typical trade rates, because those vary by place, experience and the job, and we will not invent a benchmark. Your figures are stored only in this browser.
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This quote is valid for 30 days from the date above.
Markup is profit as a percentage of your cost (materials + labour + overhead).
Price before tax = cost × (1 + markup ÷ 100).
Margin is profit as a percentage of the selling price (before tax).
Price before tax = cost ÷ (1 − margin ÷ 100).
Using 25% in both modes does not produce the same quote. Choose the method you actually use when you price work, then enter that percentage. Tax (US sales tax or UK VAT) is added after the price before tax has been worked out. The live note under the quote shows both the markup and the margin that your current figures imply.
USD 12 / KSh 1,560
Both amounts are the published price. The Kenya shilling figure is consistent with the Central Bank of Kenya daily US dollar rate of 129.95, posted on 11 November 2026: 12 × 129.95 = 1,559.40, rounded to KSh 1,560. See CBK New Rates.
The pack includes:
Checkout is not live yet. Use the button to email your order. You will get payment instructions that settle to the seller’s own account.
Yes. The job cost calculator and the printable quote are free. Figures stay in this browser. The optional Trade Quote Template Pack is USD 12 or KSh 1,560.
No. It is static HTML, CSS and JavaScript. There is no backend and no AI or API call at runtime. Printing uses your browser’s print dialog.
Published “average” rates vary by region, trade, experience and the work itself, and a made-up figure would be misleading. Enter the rate you actually charge or pay. If a reliable official source for a specific rate is added later, it will be linked.
No. US sales tax rules differ by state, and UK VAT depends on whether you are registered and on the type of supply. The US field applies the percentage you type to the price before tax. The UK option uses the 20% standard rate from GOV.UK, or no VAT. Confirm the rate and what it applies to with the official rules that cover your job.
JobCost is a worksheet, not tax, legal or accounting advice, and not a guarantee that a client will accept the quote. Rounding is to the nearest cent (or penny). Official tax rates and rules can change; re-check the sources linked on this page. You are responsible for the prices you offer and the tax you charge.