Electrical Subcontractor Bid & Labor Burden Calculator
Price electrical jobs accurately by factoring true payroll burden, field overhead, and target gross profit margin.
Pre-loaded with Electrical benchmarks (Workers' Comp: 4.5% – 8.0%)
FICA, SUTA + Workers' Comp (4.5% – 8.0%)
Electrical Subcontract Proposal
Date: 11/12/2026
Electrical Bid Summary
Raw Field Wages (80 hrs):$3,360.00
Burdened Labor (+26%):$4,233.60
Materials & Equipment:$5,350.00
Overhead Allocated (18%):$1,725.05
Break-Even Cost:$11,308.65
Projected Gross Profit (22%):+$3,189.62
Recommended Total Bid Price
$14,498.27
Estimated via SubShieldHQ.com • Valid for 30 days from proposal date.
Electrical Labor Burden & Insurance Benchmarks
Electrical contractors carry lower workers' comp class codes than structural trades, but high licensing, continuing education, fleet, and copper volatility risks.
Typical Workers' Comp Range: 4.5% – 8.0%
What is a healthy gross profit margin for an electrical subcontractor?
Most commercial electrical subcontractors target a 20% to 28% gross profit margin after accounting for a 24%–28% labor burden rate and 15%–20% company overhead.
Common Electrical Takeoff Materials
EMT/PVC conduit, THHN wire, panels, breakers, lighting fixtures, junction boxes
Common Electrical Equipment & Rentals
Scissor lifts, trenchers, cable pullers, core drills, testing meters