{"id":2961,"date":"2024-12-05T16:24:35","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:24:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/?p=2961"},"modified":"2025-10-29T11:33:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T11:33:39","slug":"general-contractor-markup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/general-contractor-markup\/","title":{"rendered":"General Contractor Markup: Formula, % &amp; Subcontractor Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As a contractor, it&#8217;s an absolute must to understand your general contractor markup percentage so as to maintain profitability and competitiveness. Markup is more than merely covering your costs. It also covers your overhead, risk, and profit to keep your business running. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter if you&#8217;re invoicing your subcontractors, using an equation to come up with it, or going over typical percentages from project to project, knowledge of how markup works enables quality work while protecting your bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#what-is-general-contractor-markup\">What is general contractor markup?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#average-general-contractor-markup-percentage\">Average General Contractor Markup Percentage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#general-contractor-markup-on-subcontractors\">General Contractor Markup on Subcontractors<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#general-contractor-markup-formula-step-by-step\">General Contractor Markup Formula (Step by Step)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#typical-markup-in-construction-by-trade\">Typical Markup in Construction by Trade<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#why-contractors-need-a-markup-to-stay-in-business\">Why Contractors Need a Markup to Stay in Business<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#build-your-business-smarter-with-builtfront\">Build Your Business Smarter with Builtfront<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#fa-qs-about-contractor-markup\">FAQs About Contractor Markup<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"4933\" class=\"elementor elementor-4933\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b2d487b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b2d487b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f47f2a2\" data-id=\"f47f2a2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6961ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a6961ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.23.0 - 05-08-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/account\/signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Builtfront-CTA-Banner-TOP-2.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4939\" alt=\"Builtfront free trial banner - keep construction projects organized and on track\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Builtfront-CTA-Banner-TOP-2.png 1100w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Builtfront-CTA-Banner-TOP-2-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Builtfront-CTA-Banner-TOP-2-1024x279.png 1024w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Builtfront-CTA-Banner-TOP-2-768x209.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-general-contractor-markup\">What is general contractor markup?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is general contractor markup? It&#8217;s the percentage contractors put on labor, material, and other costs of a project to come up with the final price paid by the client. The percentage adds in <a href=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/construction-overhead-and-profit\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3487\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">overhead<\/span><\/a> such as business expenses, project management, and risk and builds in profit too. It&#8217;s standard in construction, and being aware of it removes common misconceptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Markup-vs-Profit-Margin-Comparison-Infographic.png\" alt=\"Markup Vs Profit Margin Comparison\" class=\"wp-image-2995\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Markup-vs-Profit-Margin-Comparison-Infographic.png 1920w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Markup-vs-Profit-Margin-Comparison-Infographic-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Markup-vs-Profit-Margin-Comparison-Infographic-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Markup-vs-Profit-Margin-Comparison-Infographic-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Markup-vs-Profit-Margin-Comparison-Infographic-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"markup-vs-profit-margin-comparison\">Markup vs Profit Margin Comparison<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many contractors confuse markup with profit margin, but they are not the same:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Markup <\/strong>is the percentage rate put on a project&#8217;s costs so expenses are covered and profit is achieved.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Profit Margin<\/strong> is the amount of revenue left as profit when all costs have been paid.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"example\">Example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If materials cost $1,000:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Markup<\/strong>: The contractor marks up $1,200 with a 20% markup ($200).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Profit Margin<\/strong>: If total costs are $1,100, then the profit margin is 8.3% ($100 profit \u00f7 $1,200 revenue).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Top tip: Markup ensures you recoup costs and gain profit, while profit margin is what&#8217;s left over when all your costs have been covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-43c3d8f48ee3737b3a75b974dbb3e9cb\" style=\"color:#6fb113;background-color:#e4e4e4;font-size:17px\"><strong>Learn more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/markup-vs-margin-construction-guide\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Markup vs. Margin: A Quick Guide for Construction Pros<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"average-general-contractor-markup-percentage\">Average General Contractor Markup Percentage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The general contractor average markup varies with the type of project, degree of complexity, and location of the project. Markup is applied to costs, covers overhead, and contributes to profit. The general contractor % average markup generally falls within the following ranges:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Residential projects:<\/strong> 10\u201315%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Commercial projects:<\/strong> 15\u201320%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>By trade:<\/strong> Varies (see markup on subcontractors below)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cfma.org\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cfma.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA)<\/span><\/a> data shows contractors\u2019 pre-tax profit margin rose in 2023 to 6.3% from 5% the year before. Subcontractors, who specialize and perform a large share of work, often enjoy slightly better margins due to efficiency and niche expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"typical-markup-by-project-type\">Typical Markup by Project Type<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Project Type<\/th><th>Typical Markup Range<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Residential<\/td><td>10\u201315%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commercial<\/td><td>15\u201320%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>By Trade\/Subcontract<\/td><td>Varies by specialty<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"4942\" class=\"elementor elementor-4942\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2f75466 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2f75466\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-48b6cdb\" data-id=\"48b6cdb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-351f342 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"351f342\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/account\/signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Builtfront-CTA-Banner-MID.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4943\" alt=\"Builtfront construction management software banner - take control of every build\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Builtfront-CTA-Banner-MID.png 1100w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Builtfront-CTA-Banner-MID-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Builtfront-CTA-Banner-MID-1024x279.png 1024w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Builtfront-CTA-Banner-MID-768x209.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"general-contractor-markup-on-subcontractors\">General Contractor Markup on Subcontractors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Marking up subcontractor work is standard business practice. This covers overhead, management time, and the risk a general contractor assumes. Without it, coordination risks and costs would directly eat into profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Typical Subcontractor Markup Ranges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Standard trades: 10\u201315%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specialized trades: Up to 20%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong><br>If a subcontractor charges $10,000 for electrical services, a GC may apply a 15% markup. The client is billed $11,500. This ensures compensation for project oversight, communication, and risks tied to subcontractor work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transparency with clients about subcontractor markup prevents confusion and emphasizes the value you provide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"general-contractor-markup-formula-step-by-step\">General Contractor Markup Formula (Step by Step)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Formula:<br><strong>Final Price = Subcontractor Cost \u00d7 (1 + Markup %)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example<\/strong>:<br>If labor costs $5,000 and you apply a 20% markup:<br>$5,000 \u00d7 1.2 = $6,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use a <a href=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/calculators\/markup-calculator\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/calculators\/markup-calculator\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">markup calculator<\/span><\/a> for quick, accurate pricing that ensures overhead and profit are covered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"typical-markup-in-construction-by-trade\">Typical Markup in Construction by Trade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Markup varies by trade due to differences in labor, materials, licensing, and project complexity:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"electrical\"><strong>Electrical<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>10\u201315% on materials; labor may be higher depending on complexity and location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"plumbing\"><strong>Plumbing<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>15\u201325%, due to licensing, complex installs, and higher risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"general-labor\"><strong>General Labor<\/strong>: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>10\u201320%, depending on the region and type of work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-contractors-need-a-markup-to-stay-in-business\">Why Contractors Need a Markup to Stay in Business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>general contractor markup<\/strong> is essential for a contractor\u2019s financial health. It ensures you can cover project costs, pay employees, and prepare for unexpected challenges while generating profit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Contructuction-Markup-Allocation-PieChart-1.png\" alt=\"General contractor markup allocation pie chart\n\" class=\"wp-image-2986\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Contructuction-Markup-Allocation-PieChart-1.png 1920w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Contructuction-Markup-Allocation-PieChart-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Contructuction-Markup-Allocation-PieChart-1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Contructuction-Markup-Allocation-PieChart-1-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Contructuction-Markup-Allocation-PieChart-1-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical areas covered by <strong>contractor markup on subcontractors<\/strong> and other costs include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cover <strong>overhead<\/strong> (rent, utilities, insurance, admin salaries).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absorb <strong>unexpected risks<\/strong> (site issues, delays, scope changes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate <strong>profit<\/strong> for sustainability and growth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage <strong>contingencies<\/strong> for unexpected increases in labor or materials.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Bottom line: Applying the right markup keeps projects on budget and your business secure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-7327d77a2bfef0466bbc0d9aeac0cf79\" style=\"color:#6fb113;background-color:#e4e4e4;font-size:17px\"><strong>Learn more: <\/strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/construction-contingency\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/construction-contingency\/\">Construction Contingency 101: Everything You Need to Know<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"build-your-business-smarter-with-builtfront\">Build Your Business Smarter with Builtfront<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For contractors, general contractor markup education is essential to staying competitive and profitable in today&#8217;s fast-paced marketplace. Knowing how to calculate and communicate your markup, in turn, enables you to meet client expectations, stay transparent, and gain credibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By employing a <a href=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/construction-management-software\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/construction-management-software\/\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">construction management tool<\/span><\/a> such as Builtfront, can actually assist builders like yourself with streamlining your <a href=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/page\/project-management\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/page\/project-management\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">project management<\/span><\/a> and increasing your bottom line. It has everything from <a href=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/page\/team-management\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/page\/team-management\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">team management<\/span><\/a> through to tracking your projects in real time. With such features as budget tracking, invoicing, and seamless communication with your client and your subcontractors, you&#8217;ll be better organized and your projects should continue to go smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Builtfront makes it simple to do away with administrative headaches with document storage and workflow automation, so more time is devoted to doing what matters \u2013\u2013 getting the job done right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take your business to the next level. Start with Builtfront free today and discover how our software can help with streamlining your processes, increasing profitability, and speeding your growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"page\" data-elementor-id=\"4592\" class=\"elementor elementor-4592\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9a9812b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9a9812b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c3fcec7\" data-id=\"c3fcec7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0afee6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0afee6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/account\/signup\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Builfront-CTA-Banner-Bottom.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-4952\" alt=\"Builtfront trial banner - join professionals who build smarter\" srcset=\"https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Builfront-CTA-Banner-Bottom.png 1100w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Builfront-CTA-Banner-Bottom-300x82.png 300w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Builfront-CTA-Banner-Bottom-1024x279.png 1024w, https:\/\/builtfront.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Builfront-CTA-Banner-Bottom-768x209.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fa-qs-about-contractor-markup\">FAQs About Contractor Markup<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758935415714\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the average markup for a general contractor?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>10\u201320%, depending on project type and location.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758935423297\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How do contractors calculate markup?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>By adding a percentage to costs. Example: $10,000 invoice + 15% = $11,500.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758935435655\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What\u2019s the difference between profit margin and markup?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Markup is added to costs; margin is profit left after expenses.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1758935446574\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Do contractors apply markup on subcontractors?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes \u2014 it covers overhead, risk, and coordination.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a contractor, it&#8217;s an absolute must to understand your general contractor markup percentage so as to maintain profitability and competitiveness. Markup is more than merely covering your costs. It also covers your overhead, risk, and profit to keep your business running. 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