Subcontractor Markup Benchmark
Typical markup applied when billing a subcontractor's work to clients.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Billing a subcontractor's work to a client? Find the typical markup for your industry so you cover your overhead, risk and management.
About Subcontractor Markup Benchmark
When you bill a subcontractor's work to a client, the markup covers your overhead, risk and management. This benchmark shows typical markups by industry and role type so you price the spread correctly.
How to use Subcontractor Markup Benchmark
- 1Choose the industry and role type that match your situation.
- 2Read the 25th, median, 75th and 90th percentile bands for that selection.
- 3Enter your own figure to see exactly which percentile you fall in.
- 4Add a data point to sharpen the subcontractor markup benchmark for everyone — it stays in your browser.
Why use Subcontractor Markup Benchmark?
- ✓Free, instant subcontractor markup percentiles — no sign-up, no paywall.
- ✓Filter by several dimensions to find numbers that actually match your situation.
- ✓Enter your own figure and see exactly where it lands in the distribution.
- ✓Community-contributed data points keep the bands fresh and realistic.
Frequently asked questions
What markup should I add on a subcontractor?+
Agencies and creative firms often add 35–100%, while construction runs leaner at 15–20%. Filter by industry and role.
Why mark up subcontractor work at all?+
You carry the client relationship, payment risk, QA and management — the markup compensates for that responsibility, not just the hours billed.
Is the subcontractor markup benchmark free to use?+
Yes. It is completely free, runs in your browser and needs no sign-up. Any data point you add stays on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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