Day Rate Calculator UK
Calculate what to charge per day. UK averages: Labourers £112-£280, Electricians £300-£500, Plumbers £320-£480. Get your number.
Your Costs & Goals
What you want to take home (before tax)
Van, insurance, tools, marketing, etc.
260 days - holidays (28) - sick days (5) = ~227 days
Buffer for growth, quiet periods, emergencies
Quick Scenarios:
Your Day Rate
Minimum Day Rate
£251
(£31.42/hour assuming 8-hour day)
Standard
Industry average
Verdict
⚠️ ENTRY-LEVEL PRICING
£251/day is suitable for general maintenance or helper rates, but skilled trades typically charge £300-£450/day.
Position yourself as experienced professional, not budget option. Raise rates 10-15% for new customers.
Annual Projection
UK Trade Day Rates 2025
📅 Day vs Hourly Rate
Day rates assume 8-hour days. If jobs routinely run 10-12 hours, your effective hourly rate drops significantly. Track actual hours worked.
💰 London Premium
Greater London trades charge 15-25% above national average. A £300/day rate outside London = £345-£375/day in London.
⚡ Emergency Rates
Callouts, weekends, evenings: charge 1.5x-2x your standard day rate. £300/day standard = £450-£600/day emergency.
📊 Track Day Rate Profitability in Toolfy
Know if your day rate actually makes money. Toolfy tracks time spent vs day rate charged:
Log hours worked
Track actual time spent on each day-rate job
See real hourly rate
If you charge £300/day but work 12 hours, that's £25/hour
Compare job types
See which day-rate jobs are actually profitable