MarginJob

Free Job Cost Estimate Spreadsheet

Download a free, formula-driven job cost estimate workbook for contractors and small service crews.

Estimate before the quote—and review after the job

This three-sheet Excel workbook compares customer price with materials, subcontractors, burdened labor, equipment, permits, overhead, and target profit. Its second sheet compares estimated and actual cost after completion.

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Version 1.0 · XLSX · Reviewed August 14, 2026 · No email required

Included sheets

  • Job Estimate: cost, overhead, profit, margin, and target-price formulas.
  • Estimate vs Actual: category variances and actual margin.
  • Read Me: safe-use checklist and official federal starting points.

The workbook does not guess state-specific SUTA, workers’ compensation, paid leave, local tax, overtime, or prevailing-wage rates. Use verified business and project records.