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Overhead Recovery Calculator
Annual overhead divided by billable hours — the hourly overhead adder your rate must carry.
Overhead per billable hour
$35/hr
- After material margin credit
- $30
- Billable hours used
- 4200
Add this to loaded labor before profit
This is the overhead slice only — not your full shop rate.
What this assumes
- Illustrative defaults — replace with your actual costs and local rules.
Understanding the result
How to use this
Annual overhead divided by billable hours — the hourly overhead adder your rate must carry.
Common questions
Is this free?
Yes — runs in your browser, no account required.
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