Drywall, Metal Framing & Acoustical Subcontractor Bid & Labor Burden Calculator
Price drywall & framing jobs accurately by factoring true payroll burden, field overhead, and target gross profit margin.
Pre-loaded with Drywall & Framing benchmarks (Workers' Comp: 8.5% – 13.0%)
FICA, SUTA + Workers' Comp (8.5% – 13.0%)
Drywall & Framing Subcontract Proposal
Date: 11/12/2026
Drywall & Framing Bid Summary
Raw Field Wages (80 hrs):$2,640.00
Burdened Labor (+31%):$3,458.40
Materials & Equipment:$5,350.00
Overhead Allocated (15%):$1,321.26
Break-Even Cost:$10,129.66
Projected Gross Profit (20%):+$2,532.41
Recommended Total Bid Price
$12,662.07
Estimated via SubShieldHQ.com • Valid for 30 days from proposal date.
Drywall & Framing Labor Burden & Insurance Benchmarks
Drywall and metal stud framing require tight production-rate estimating across hanging, taping/finishing, and scrap waste factors (typically 8%–12%).
Typical Workers' Comp Range: 8.5% – 13.0%
How much waste factor should drywall subcontractors include in material bids?
Commercial drywall bids typically include an 8% to 12% material waste factor for soffits, window/door cutouts, and damaged sheets, plus a 28%–33% labor burden rate.
Common Drywall & Framing Takeoff Materials
5/8" Type X gypsum board, 20ga/18ga metal studs, track, joint compound, tape, corner bead
Common Drywall & Framing Equipment & Rentals
Scissor lifts, drywall lifts, bazookas/taping tools, laser levels, scaffolding