Take control of your business costs and profitability with our easy-to-use Workshop Rate Calculator. This powerful tool helps panel repair and paint refernising shop owners determine the accurate hourly rate needed to cover expenses, staff wages, and desired profit margins. Simply enter your weekly, monthly, or yearly expenses, staff hours, and profit expectations — and get a clear, customised hourly rate instantly.

WORKSHOP RATE CALCULATOR - Beta

Fill in the amounts for each expense in the table. Select whether each expense is a weekly, monthly, or yearly cost. You can also add custom expense categories if needed.

Expenses

Expense Amount ($) Period

Profit Expectation

Description Amount ($) Period
Profit you expect
This is the amount of profit you want to make weekly, monthly, or annually.

Staff

Role Hours/Week Number
Tradesmen
Trades Assistance
Apprentice 3/4
Apprentice 1/2