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Avg tech wage: $22–$35/hr
Taxes, insurance, benefits — typically 25–35%
Rent, utilities, tools, software, etc.
Industry avg: 28–35 hrs/week
Healthy shops target 20–30%
Recommended Labor Rate
$164.01
per hour
Your break-even rate is the minimum you must charge to cover costs. The recommended rate includes your desired profit margin. If your current rate is below break-even, you're losing money on every hour billed.