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General Contractor Hourly Rate Calculator

This free GC hourly rate calculator finds your rate or management fee based on your income goal. Enter your own overhead and income target to see what you need to charge, whether you bill hourly or as a percentage fee.

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General Contractor Hourly Rate — Frequently Asked Questions

The average general contractor hourly rate in the US in 2026 is $75—$110/hr for self-performed labor and project management time. Experienced GCs in high-cost markets or with specialized expertise (commercial, luxury residential) often command $110—$150/hr. Your rate should cover your overhead and produce at least a 15—25% profit margin on each job.
General contractors bill for their time in several ways: an hourly rate for self-performed work, a percentage of project cost (typically 10—20%) as a management fee, a fixed project price that bakes in their time, or a combination of all three. Whatever billing model you use, this calculator helps you confirm that the effective hourly rate you're earning covers your costs and income goals.
GC overhead is typically higher than specialty trades and includes: general liability and workers' comp insurance, vehicle and equipment costs, licensing and bonding fees, estimating and project management software, office or yard costs, phone and communications, and advertising. A solo GC often runs $20,000—$35,000 in annual overhead — higher than most specialty tradespeople because of the broader scope of operations.
Yes. Project management time — scheduling subs, client communication, site supervision, permits, and problem-solving — is a significant and billable part of every GC project. Many GCs underestimate how many hours they spend on management versus direct labor. If you're spending 10—15 hours per week managing a project, that time needs to be either billed at your hourly rate or included in your project fee. Ignoring it guarantees your margins will erode.
In lower-cost markets with modest overhead, $75/hr can work for a GC, but it leaves little margin for error. In most US markets in 2026, $85—$100/hr is a more sustainable rate for a solo operator with typical GC overhead. Use this calculator with your actual numbers — if your minimum rate comes out above $75/hr, you need to raise your rates or restructure your costs, or your business will struggle to stay profitable.

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