How It Works
Three simple steps to get accurate calculations
Enter workload and price
Jobs per month and average invoice (include after‑hours premium).
Add costs
Parts/materials, card processing %, and monthly overhead (insurance, tools, phone, software).
Time & travel
On‑site minutes, drive minutes, miles per job, labor rate, and mileage cost.
Review results
Per‑job and monthly profit, margin, effective hourly, and break‑even.
Locksmith Emergency Callout Profit Calculator
Estimate profit per emergency job and per month. Include on‑site time, drive time, parts, card fees, lead cost, mileage, and overhead to get a realistic picture.
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Completed emergency callouts per month.
Average invoice including after‑hours premium.
Locks, cylinders, shims, or small parts used.
On‑site time to unlock/replace, excluding drive.
Your effective hourly rate (include taxes/overhead in mind).
Round‑trip miles per job across your territory.
Use IRS rate or your fuel+wear estimate.
Round‑trip driving time on average.
Payment processor % of invoice.
Average marketing/lead fee per completed job (0 if referrals only).
Fixed monthly cost: insurance, licensing, tools, phone, CRM.
Results
Healthy hourly rate. Consider adding weekend coverage or partnering with dispatchers.
Break‑even price per job is $87.58 at current costs.
Per‑Job Breakdown
Monthly Totals
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I reduce no‑shows and wasted drive time?
Flat rate vs time & materials?
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