Kyle Gillett built ContractorMath after seeing contractors constantly underprice their labor.
After years of running an electrical contracting business, Kyle saw the same problem everywhere — contractors underpricing their labor without realizing it. Most companies base their hourly rate on wages alone, but real labor cost includes payroll taxes, insurance, downtime, and overhead. ContractorMath was built to quickly reveal the true cost of labor so contractors can price jobs confidently and protect their profit margins.
Helping contractors understand their real labor costs
Many contractors stay busy but still struggle to make consistent profit. One of the biggest reasons is underpricing labor.Most companies calculate labor cost based only on hourly wages, but real labor cost includes payroll taxes, insurance, downtime, and overhead.ContractorMath was built to make these numbers clear so contractors can understand their real costs and price jobs with confidence.When contractors know their real labor cost, they make better pricing decisions and run healthier businesses.
Built by a Contractor Who Understands the Numbers
Kyle Gillett founded ContractorMath after seeing the same problem across the trades — contractors underpricing their labor without realizing it. After years of running an electrical contracting company, he saw how often labor costs were calculated based only on hourly wages while payroll taxes, insurance, downtime, and overhead were ignored. ContractorMath was built to make those real costs clear so contractors can price jobs with confidence and protect their profit margins.
Founder and CEO
Kyle Gillett
Kyle created ContractorMath after working directly with electricians, plumbers, and HVAC contractors. He saw firsthand how underpricing spreads through the trades when labor burden gets miscalculated.