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Roofer Job Profit Calculator

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

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Roofer Job Profit — Frequently Asked Questions

A good profit margin for a roofer is 20—30% after materials and labor costs. Roofing is a material-heavy trade — shingles, felt, and ridge caps can easily account for 35—45% of a job value — so keeping labor and overhead tight is critical. If your margin falls consistently below 20%, you may be underpricing your labor, under-quoting material quantities, or absorbing too much overhead without increasing your quote to compensate.
Labor cost is your hourly rate multiplied by total hours on the job. At $65/hr for an 8-hour day, your labor cost is $520. Most independent roofers in the US charge between $65 and $95 per hour, with Specialized work such as metal roofing, flat roof systems, and multi-storey jobs at the upper end. If your effective rate is below $65, you are likely leaving money on the table — particularly on steep-pitch or complex jobs that carry higher risk.
The typical roofer hourly rate in 2026 is $65—$95/hr for independent contractors in the US. Metal roofing specialists, flat roof applicators, and contractors in high cost-of-living markets frequently charge $95—$120/hr. Your rate must cover all overhead, workers comp, liability insurance, and equipment costs, and still leave a 20—30% profit margin after materials. Use the Hourly Rate Calculator to determine your personal minimum rate based on your actual costs.
A roofing job is profitable when your quote exceeds all materials and labor costs, leaving at least a 20% margin. Enter your numbers above — if the profit margin shows amber or red, you are likely either underquoting labor hours or underestimating material quantities. Roofing jobs with callbacks, weather delays, or material waste can quickly turn a tight margin negative. Always build at least a 5% contingency into your quotes for roofing work.
After materials (which typically account for 35—45% of a roofing job value), a roofer should aim to keep 20—30% of the total quote as net profit. That leaves roughly 30—40% to cover labor costs. If materials are running above 45%, you either need to apply a higher markup on materials, tighten your material estimates, or increase your quote price to protect your margin. The Materials Cost Calculator helps you track material spend precisely for each job.

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