Charge-out rate
Turn annual income, overheads and billable time into an hourly target.
Business planning · Reviewed 7 October 2026Your inputs
Use your business figures in AUD and the tax basis described below.
How to prepare your inputs
Use figures from your own job records, supplier invoices and business budget. Keep GST treatment consistent across inputs.
How this calculation works
Hourly rate = (remuneration + overheads + profit goal) ÷ (weeks × hours × billable share).
$135,000 across 1,288 billable hours gives $104.81/hour excluding GST.
Assumptions & exclusions
Remuneration is a budget target, not take-home pay. Include relevant employment costs in your budget. This assumes one worker; add materials separately.
Your next step
Review pricing and cash-flow assumptions against actual completed jobs and seek advice on tax and employment treatment.
Further reading
- Australian Government business planning
These resources provide background information. Confirm current product specifications and project requirements with your supplier or trade professional.
What if my shape or product is different?
Use dimensions and product data that match the stated method. For complex work, calculate separate sections or obtain a project-specific take-off. Do not apply simple geometry to structural or compliance decisions.
Why are quantities rounded up?
Whole bags, packs, sheets or cartridges round up to purchasable units. Decimal area or volume results are planning figures; confirm order increments with the supplier.
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