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Painter Job Profit Calculator

Use this free painter job profit calculator to see exact profit and margin on any painting job. Enter your quote, materials, hours, and rate — your real margin appears instantly, based on your own numbers.

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Labor Cost$1,200.00
Total Costs$1,600.00
Profit ($)$400.00
Profit Margin20.0%

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Painter Job Profit — Frequently Asked Questions

A good profit margin for an independent painter is 25—35%. On a $2,000 interior paint job, that's $500—$700 in net profit. Exterior and commercial work can command higher margins due to complexity and risk. If you're consistently below 25%, you're likely undercharging for your time or not accounting for all your overhead costs in your rate.
Labor cost is your hourly rate multiplied by hours worked. At $60/hr for 20 hours, that's $1,200 in labor. Painters often underestimate prep time — sanding, masking, priming and cleanup can easily add 30—40% to the paint application time. Always estimate labor generously, especially on new job types.
The average painter in the US charges $50—$80/hr. Specialty painters (faux finishes, cabinet painting, industrial coatings) often charge $80—$110/hr. Your rate needs to cover vehicle costs, equipment, insurance and leave a 25—35% profit margin after paint and supply costs. Use the Hourly Rate Calculator to find your specific minimum.
Enter your numbers above — a painting job shows green when your margin is above 25%. Common margin killers for painters: underestimating hours, not charging for prep work separately, and quoting paint at cost without markup. Track every job's actual hours vs quoted hours to spot where your estimates are slipping.
Paint and supplies typically represent 20% of a painting job's value. After materials, a painter should keep 25—35% as net profit, with the remaining 45—55% covering labor. If your paint costs are running higher than 20% of the quote, either your paint markup is too low or you need to adjust your quote to reflect actual material usage.

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