How much to charge for handyman work
Updated November 1, 2026 · QuoteCubby
Published national hourly, daily and per-job rates, and a step-by-step way to set a price that still pays you after materials, supply runs and the drive.
Published handyman rates (US national figures)
| Source | What it measures | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| HomeGuide | Self-employed, per hour | $50–$80 |
| HomeGuide | Corporate / franchise, per hour | $75–$125 |
| HomeGuide | Per day | $320–$600 |
| Angi (Sep 2026) | Labor per hour | $50–$150 |
| Angi (Sep 2026) | Per project (average $405) | $164–$647 |
| Taskrabbit (Oct 2026) | National, per hour | $50–$125 |
Angi’s figures come from projects reported by pros on its platform. Taskrabbit is a booking platform; its city averages (for example $44 per hour in Miami and $87 in Boston) are platform prices. HomeGuide notes higher cost-of-living states typically cost about 20% more.
How to set your own price
- Estimate the hands-on hours and add a buffer for surprises (old houses, stuck screws, missing parts).
- Add setup, cleanup and any supply run.
- Price the time at your target hourly pay, then add consumables, materials with your markup, disposal and the drive.
- Add a surcharge for evenings, weekends or same-day work if you offer them.
- Set a minimum (see minimum charge and trip fee) and check the real hourly pay including the drive.
Worked example
With the calculator’s example numbers, a 2-hour job with no materials comes to $210. After consumables, gas and a 20-minute drive, it pays about $67.28 per hour. The same job on a weekend (+25%) is $260; same-day (+50%) is $315.
Example only, using the calculator’s starter numbers: $75 per hour target, 20 minutes of setup and cleanup, a 15% buffer for surprises, $3 of consumables per working hour, 20% material markup, 10 round-trip miles at $0.35 per mile, 20 minutes of driving, $125 minimum, rounded up to $5. These are not market rates.
Licensing: HomeGuide notes many states only require a license above a certain job size, and that limit varies a lot by state. Check your own state’s rules; this isn’t legal advice.
Check your own numbers
The free QuoteCubby handyman calculator prices a job from your estimated hours, difficulty and timing, adds materials with your markup, consumables, supply runs and the drive, and shows what you really earn per hour.
Open the free handyman calculatorFAQ
How much should a handyman charge per hour?
Published national figures: HomeGuide lists $50–$80 per hour for self-employed handymen and $75–$125 for corporate companies; Angi lists $50–$150 per hour; Taskrabbit says the national cost averages $50–$125 per hour. Your own rate should come from your costs, the drive and what you want to earn.
What does an average handyman job cost?
Angi reports a national average of $405 per project, with most people paying $164–$647. HomeGuide lists an average of $150–$600 per job.
Why charge more than I want to earn per hour?
Driving, supply runs, estimates and breaks aren’t billed by the hour. HomeGuide notes that handyman wage rates are $18 to $30 per hour when including travel time between jobs, material runs, labor and breaks.
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- Quote: estimated hours, difficulty, regular / evening-weekend / same-day, materials, supply run and disposal
- Real $/hour after the drive, with a BELOW-MINIMUM warning
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Related guides
Sources
Price ranges are national figures published by the sources below (accessed November 1, 2026). Local prices vary a lot. QuoteCubby examples are illustrations, not market data.
- HomeGuide – How Much Does a Handyman Charge? (Aug 29, 2023)
- Angi – How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Handyman? [2026 Data] (updated Sep 23, 2026)
- Taskrabbit – Handyman Cost Guide (updated Oct 1, 2026)