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Loaded Labor Rates

Lesson 8 of 14

Base wage is not labor cost. Loaded labor may include wage, fringe, payroll taxes, workers comp, benefits, PTO, holidays, nonproductive time, overhead, G&A, and profit.

Key Takeaways

  • Build rates from components.
  • Include nonproductive time.

Common Mistakes

  • Using wage only.
  • Forgetting payroll burden.

Related Course Templates

Simple Cost BuildLoaded Labor RateOption-Year PricingSubcontractor Quote ReviewWalk-Away Price90-Day Cash Forecast

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