Know Your Real Profit on Every Job
Your quote isn't your profit. Enter what you actually spent and see the margin your spreadsheet is probably hiding.
What it actually cost you
Total costs
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Profit
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True margin
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Why this actually matters
Most job costing happens in a spreadsheet nobody updates after the quote goes out. Material costs creep, a job runs long, a change order never gets billed for the extra hours - and you find out you barely broke even three months later, if you find out at all. This calculator doesn't replace your bookkeeping. It just answers the one question that actually matters in the moment: on this specific job, after everything, what did you really make?
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Frequently asked questions
Is TrueMargin free?+
The margin calculator is free and needs no account. TrueMargin Pro is $15/month and saves your jobs so you can track margin across every project over time.
What is the difference between markup and margin?+
Markup is profit as a percentage of your cost. Margin is profit as a percentage of the price you charge. A 25% markup on cost works out to a 20% margin, which is why pricing by markup while thinking in margin quietly shrinks your profit.
Which costs should I include to get my true job margin?+
Everything the job actually consumed: materials, labor (including payroll taxes, workers comp, and insurance, not just wages), subcontractors, equipment, and a fair share of overhead like trucks, tools, and office costs.
Does TrueMargin replace my accounting software?+
No. Your books still handle taxes and the full financial picture. TrueMargin answers one question fast: on this specific job, after everything, what did you really make?
From the blog
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