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Your Target Income
Tip: realistic for sole traders is 20–28 hrs/week after admin, quoting, travel
Allow for holidays, public holidays, sick days
Annual Business Costs
12% of wages = $12,000 on $100k. Super contributions are tax deductible.
Your Minimum Rate
You need to charge at least
$0
per hour
Total hours billed/year
0 hrs
Annual revenue needed
$0
Total business costs
$0
Estimated tax & Medicare
$0
Take-home after all deductions
$0
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| Trade | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $95/hr | $130/hr | $180+/hr |
| Plumber | $95/hr | $130/hr | $180+/hr |
| HVAC / Air Con | $90/hr | $125/hr | $160+/hr |
| Carpenter / Builder | $75/hr | $110/hr | $150+/hr |
| Painter | $55/hr | $80/hr | $120+/hr |
| Tiler | $55/hr | $80/hr | $110+/hr |
| Landscaper | $55/hr | $80/hr | $120+/hr |
| Concreter | $65/hr | $90/hr | $130+/hr |
Metropolitan rates. Regional rates typically 10–20% lower. After-hours and urgent rates usually 25–50% higher.