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Crew Labor Cost Calculator
Calculate true crew labor cost with burden and markup — so every job is profitable.
Crew details
Fill in the details and click calculate.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a landscaping crew cost per hour?
A 3-person crew at $18–22/hour wages costs $62–80/hour after payroll burden — before the truck, trailer, and equipment. Most companies need to bill $120–180/hour for that crew to hit margin.
What is a billable-hour efficiency and why does it matter?
The share of paid time actually billed to clients. Drive time, loading, and breaks often eat 20–30% of the day — if you pay 8 hours but bill 6, your effective labor cost is 33% higher than the wage suggests.
How do I reduce crew drive time?
Route-density scheduling: cluster same-day jobs by neighborhood, group weekly clients geographically, and quote new work outside your core routes at a premium or not at all.
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