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Landscaper Job Profit Calculator

Use this free landscaper job profit calculator to see exact profit and margin on any landscaping job. Hardscape and irrigation projects typically yield better margins than basic maintenance — enter your own numbers to see your real margin on any job.

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Landscaper Job Profit — Frequently Asked Questions

A good profit margin for a landscaper is 20—30% after materials and labor costs. Independent landscapers in the US typically see margins in this range on residential lawn care, garden installs, and seasonal clean-ups. If your margin consistently falls below 20%, you may be underpricing your labor or overloading on material costs. Use this calculator to identify which jobs are dragging down your average.
Labor cost is your hourly rate multiplied by the hours worked. If you charge $55/hr and a job takes 8 hours, your labor cost is $440. That is the minimum you need to cover before accounting for materials or profit. Most US landscapers charge between $55—$85/hr, so if your rate is below that range you may be leaving significant money on the table.
The average landscaper hourly rate in the US in 2026 is $55—$85/hr for independent operators. Specialized work such as hardscaping, irrigation installation, or commercial maintenance often commands $85—$120/hr. Your rate should cover your overhead, labor costs, and leave a 20—30% profit margin — use the Hourly Rate Calculator to find your specific minimum.
A landscaping job is profitable when your quote exceeds all materials and labor costs, leaving a margin of at least 20%. Enter your numbers above — if the profit margin shows amber or red, you're either underquoting or the job has high material costs eating into your margin. Being busy doesn't mean being profitable; your margin is what keeps your business healthy.
Materials typically represent 25—35% of a landscaping quote. On a $2,500 job, expect to spend around $625—$875 on materials such as mulch, topsoil, plants, and hardscape supplies. If materials are running higher than 35%, you need to either mark them up more aggressively or increase your quote price to protect your margin. Use the Materials Cost Calculator to track this per job.

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