SJ Contractor Markup Calculator (Excel)
Quickly calculate the correct markup so every job stays profitable.
Many contractors confuse markup and profit margin, which can lead to underpricing jobs and losing money without realizing it.
The Contractor Markup Calculator is a simple spreadsheet tool designed to help contractors quickly determine the correct markup needed to reach their desired profit margin.
Instead of guessing or doing complicated math in the field, this calculator instantly shows you how much to mark up your costs so you can price jobs accurately and protect your bottom line.
This tool is perfect for contractors, handymen, remodelers, landscapers, painters, electricians, and small construction businesses that want a fast way to calculate profitable pricing.
Whether you're pricing materials, subcontractor work, or full project costs, this calculator helps ensure that your markup actually produces the profit you expect.
What This Tool Helps You Do
• Convert profit margin into the correct markup
• Calculate selling price from job cost
• Avoid underpricing projects
• Understand the difference between markup and margin
• Price jobs more confidently and consistently
Instead of guessing what to charge, you can quickly calculate the true price needed to stay profitable.
A simple tool that helps contractors protect profit on every job.




















