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Compare Your Billing Rate

If you’ve ever wondered “am I charging too little?” or “what should I really be billing per hour?” you’re not alone. Most tradespeople undercharge—not because their work isn’t valuable, but because pricing in the trades is rarely transparent.

Trade Hounds’ Compare Your Billing Rate feature gives you real‑world insight into what tradespeople like you are billing—so you can price jobs confidently, profitably, and competitively.

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Compare Your Billing Rate For Free on Trade Hounds

Stop Guessing. Start Billing Smarter.

Your billing rate shouldn’t be a shot in the dark. It should reflect:

  • The cost of doing business where you live
  • Your experience level and skillset
  • The markup you need to stay profitable
  • Your material and overhead costs

With Trade Hounds, you can compare your hourly rate against real tradespeople in your area and trade, helping you understand whether your pricing is helping—or hurting—your business.

Stop Leaving Money on the Table

Local Insights

Rates vary wildly by city, state, and region. What works in one market can leave you broke in another. Trade Hounds helps you understand local billing expectations, so your prices align with real market conditions—not outdated advice.

Experience Level

A first‑year tech and a 20‑year veteran shouldn’t bill the same. The feature helps you benchmark your rate based on experience level, so you’re not leaving money on the table as your skills grow.

Profitable Margins

Service work and project work come with real expenses—materials, drive time, tools, insurance, overhead, and more. Comparing billing rates gives you a reality check on whether your current pricing actually supports healthy margins.

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Use Trade Hounds to Price Smarter

Trade Hounds is already trusted by hundreds of thousands of skilled tradespeople as a place to compare pay, share knowledge, and build better careers. The Compare Your Billing Rate feature extends that same transparency to the business side of the trades.

Instead of relying on:

  • Old forum posts
  • Guesswork
  • What “sounds right”
  • What your competitor claims to charge

You get insight based on real tradespeople, real markets, and real work.

Who This Feature Is For

  • Independent contractors and owner‑operators
  • Service technicians
  • Small trade business owners
  • Anyone quoting hourly or project‑based work

Whether you’re running solo or growing a crew, knowing your true billing range helps you build a business that actually lasts.

Confidence at the Estimate

When you know your rate is competitive and fair, you stop second‑guessing yourself. That confidence shows up in your estimates, your conversations with customers, and ultimately, your close rate.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good hourly billing rate for tradespeople?

A good billing rate depends on your location, trade, experience level, overhead, and material costs. Trade Hounds helps you compare your rate against others in similar situations so you can see where you stand.

How do tradespeople know if they’re undercharging?

Most don’t—until cash flow becomes a problem. Comparing your billing rate with others in your trade and area helps reveal whether your current pricing supports sustainable profit.

Should my billing rate change as I gain experience?

Yes. As your skills, speed, and reliability improve, your rate should reflect that. Trade Hounds helps you see how experienced tradespeople price their work.

Is the Compare Your Billing Rate feature free?

Yes. Trade Hounds offers free tools designed to help tradespeople make better career and business decisions, including pay and rate comparison features.