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Free Janitorial Bidding Calculator | Commercial Cleaning Contract Estimator
Create profitable commercial janitorial bids factoring in daily cleaning hours, days per week, hourly wages, payroll taxes, overhead, and profit margin.
Work Details & Costs
Janitorial Bid Inputs
Bid Summary
Monthly Janitorial Quote
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Step-by-step guide
How to Use the Janitorial Bidding Calculator
- 1Enter daily hours, days per week, and cleaner wage
Input how many hours per day and days per week the facility requires service.
- 2Specify payroll tax rate and monthly overhead
Include employer payroll taxes (15%–25%) and allocated monthly overhead/supplies.
- 3Choose percentage or fixed dollar profit
Review the complete 7-row monthly bid summary.
Formula & methodology
How Commercial Janitorial Bids Are Calculated
Monthly Hours = Hours per Day × Days per Week × 4.33 Weeks/Month Direct Labor = Monthly Hours × Hourly Wage Total Cost = Direct Labor + Payroll Taxes + Monthly Overhead Final Monthly Bid = Total Cost + Profit
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll tax percentage should I use for janitorial bidding?
Most commercial cleaning contractors use 18% to 24% to cover FICA (7.65%), unemployment insurance, and janitorial workers' compensation.
What is a healthy profit markup on commercial cleaning contracts?
Commercial janitorial bids typically add a 15% to 30% profit markup on top of total direct labor, taxes, and supplies.
How do I estimate Hours per Day from building square footage?
Standard office janitorial production rates average 2,500 to 3,500 sq ft per hour. A 10,000 sq ft facility typically requires 3 to 4 labor hours per visit.
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