Landscaping crew cost
How to calculate a landscaping crew's productive hourly cost
Do not divide only wages by hours billed. A useful operating cost must account for the labor and operating resources required to make a crew productive.
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- Wages and payroll burden
- Benefits, supervision, insurance, and administration
- Fuel, vehicles, maintenance, and equipment
- Scheduled hours and nonproductive time
Basic method
Weekly crew operating cost ÷ productive crew hours = crew cost per productive hour. A minimum rate and desired margin can then be evaluated before quoting.
The calculation does not guarantee a profitable price. Verify your own data, contract scope, materials, travel, risk, and local requirements.