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    Auto Repair Labor Rate Calculator

    Find out what your shop should actually charge per hour based on your real costs and profit goals.

    Your Shop Numbers

    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

    Rate Breakdown

    Break-Even Rate$123.01/hr
    Burdened Tech Cost$36.40/hr
    Monthly Billable Hours139 hrs
    Projected Annual Revenue$272,697
    Projected Annual Profit$68,174

    How to Use This

    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.

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