Contractor Overhead Rate
Enter your direct labor, indirect costs, fringe benefits, and G&A — get your overhead rate, billing multiplier, and the per-$100 cost breakdown used in government contracting proposals and consulting bids.
Cost Structure
Per $100 of Direct Labor
Rate Summary Table
| Cost Pool | Annual $ | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Direct Labor | $120,000 | Base |
| Fringe Benefits | $30,000 | 25.0% |
| Overhead (Indirect) | $36,000 | 30.0% |
| G&A | $18,000 | 15.0% |
| Burdened Labor | $204,000 | 1.70× |
| Profit | $36,000 | 15.0% |
| Billing Rate | $240,000 | 2.00× |
Bottom line: For every $100 of direct labor, you need to bill $200.00 to cover all costs and hit your 15.0% profit target.
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