How to Set Your Handyman Hourly Rate
Billable Hours Are Fewer Than You Think
Drive time, estimates, supply runs and office work aren't billable.
Add Up Costs
Truck, fuel, insurance, tools, software, phone.
Decide Your Pay
What you want to earn per year.
Divide by Billable Hours
That's your floor.
Check the Market
Then compare with local rates, and don't race to the bottom.
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Next in this series: Handyman Licensing and Job Limits: Know Before You Quote. Before that came Starting a Handyman Business: The First 90 Days. For the full picture, go back to the running a handyman business overview.
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