Markup is added on top of cost, while margin measures what share of the final price is profit.

Selling price: $84.00
Markup amount: $24.00
Resulting margin: 28.57%

Base cost
$60.00
Markup %
40.0%
Markup amount
$24.00

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Subcontractor Markup Calculator

Use this when you buy delivery from a subcontractor and still need a clean markup before quoting the client.

This calculator helps agencies and contractors turn subcontractor cost into a sellable price while keeping the resulting margin visible.

How to use this page

Start with your best current estimate, adjust the inputs until the result feels realistic, and use the related tools below when you want to pressure-test price, profit, or payout from another angle.

Turn a base cost and markup target into a selling price you can quote.

Use the calculator with the examples below to test ideas quickly and come back to the same setup later.

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Marked-up subcontractor labor

A subcontracted delivery cost with a healthy markup target.

$810.00selling price

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Short answers for the questions that usually come up first.

When should I use the subcontractor markup calculator?

This calculator helps agencies and contractors turn subcontractor cost into a sellable price while keeping the resulting margin visible.

Is this meant for exact accounting, tax filing, or bookkeeping?

No. It is a planning calculator built around your inputs so you can sanity-check pricing, profit, or cash decisions quickly.