Concrete, Curb & Flatwork Subcontractor Bid & Labor Burden Calculator
Price concrete & curb jobs accurately by factoring true payroll burden, field overhead, and target gross profit margin.
Pre-loaded with Concrete & Curb benchmarks (Workers' Comp: 10.0% – 16.5%)
FICA, SUTA + Workers' Comp (10.0% – 16.5%)
Concrete & Curb Subcontract Proposal
Date: 11/12/2026
Concrete & Curb Bid Summary
Raw Field Wages (80 hrs):$2,720.00
Burdened Labor (+34%):$3,644.80
Materials & Equipment:$5,350.00
Overhead Allocated (16%):$1,439.17
Break-Even Cost:$10,433.97
Projected Gross Profit (20%):+$2,608.49
Recommended Total Bid Price
$13,042.46
Estimated via SubShieldHQ.com • Valid for 30 days from proposal date.
Concrete & Curb Labor Burden & Insurance Benchmarks
Concrete and curb finishing carry high workers' compensation rates, weather-delay non-productive hours, and heavy equipment maintenance overhead.
Typical Workers' Comp Range: 10.0% – 16.5%
What labor burden rate should concrete and curb contractors use?
Because concrete workers' comp classifications often exceed 10%–15% and weather rainouts reduce billable hours, most profitable concrete subs apply a 32% to 38% labor burden rate.
Common Concrete & Curb Takeoff Materials
Ready-mix concrete (CY), rebar, wire mesh, expansion joints, curing compound, form lumber
Common Concrete & Curb Equipment & Rentals
Curb machines, skid steers, laser screeds, power trowels, concrete saws, vibratory plates