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Profit Margin
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By the BidOrca Team•Updated March 2026

Know your numbers before you bid. Calculate profit, margin, and markup instantly — and make sure every job is profitable.

Total Cost ($)

Revenue / Selling Price ($)

Common Contractor Margins

TradeTypical Margin

Handyman25-35%

Painting30-40%

Electrical35-45%

Plumbing35-45%

Roofing30-40%

General Contractor35-50%

Remodeling35-50%

BidOrca automatically calculates your margins on every estimate.

Margin Tips for Contractors

30% markup is only 23% margin -- know the difference

Most contractors need 35-50% gross margin to be profitable

Always include overhead in your cost calculations

Track margin per job, not just revenue

Seasonal work may need higher margins to cover slow months

Material price swings can eat your margin -- build in buffers

BidOrca calculates your margin on every estimate automatically. Set your target margin and we'll make sure every bid hits it.