Tile Calculator

Tile Profit Calculator

Enter your job details below. Results update instantly. All fields are pre-filled with 2026 industry averages — adjust to match your actual numbers.

2026 Benchmarks US Market

Job Complexity

Job Details
Revenue and scope of work
Materials
All material costs including waste factor
Your cost including 15% waste factor
Cement board, Schluter, waterproofing
Labor
Crew costs including burden
Overhead & Other Costs
Disposal, equipment, subcontractors
Demo of existing tile / haul-off
Wet saw, grinders, mixing tools

How the Tile Profit Calculator Works

Bathroom surrounds, floor tile, kitchen backsplashes, natural stone — this calculator gives you a real-time margin breakdown on any tile job. Know your number before you bid.

  1. Enter your contract price. Include the total square footage to be tiled.
  2. Add material costs. Tile, thinset, grout, and backer board.
  3. Enter labor details. Your tile setter’s burdened rate and days on the job.
  4. Add overhead and other costs. Demo, wet saw rental, and overhead allocation.
  5. Read your margin instantly. Gross and net margin update live alongside tile-specific benchmarks.

Tile margins are among the strongest in the finish trades — skilled setters who can execute large-format and natural stone work consistently achieve 42–50% gross margin.

Frequently Asked Questions

What profit margin should tile contractors charge?
Experienced tile contractors target 33–50% gross margin. Basic ceramic floor tile runs 33–38%; porcelain bathroom work runs 36–42%; natural stone and custom mosaic commands 40–50% due to the skill premium and slower installation pace.
How do I price a tile job per square foot?
Material cost per square foot (tile + thinset + grout + backer), plus labor (typically $8–$18/sq ft depending on tile size and complexity), plus overhead. Mosaic, large-format (24"+), and natural stone jobs command higher labor rates because they’re slower to set and require more precise technique.
Why do tile jobs require a 15% waste factor?
Tile must be cut at walls, around fixtures, and on diagonal or pattern layouts. Breakage during cutting and handling is normal. A 10% waste factor is the absolute minimum for straight-lay rectangular tile; diagonal, herringbone, and basket-weave patterns need 15–20%. Under-ordering tile midproject — especially if the lot number changes — can be a costly problem.
What’s a burdened labor rate for a skilled tile setter in 2026?
Burdened rates for experienced tile setters run $38–$65/hr depending on region and specialization. Large-format porcelain and natural stone setters command $50–$75/hr burdened. Mosaic and custom work can run even higher on custom projects.
Should tile contractors charge separately for demo?
Always. Demo of existing tile is hard, dirty, and time-consuming — it involves significant labor, a dumpster or haul-off cost, and potential for substrate damage that must be repaired before new tile goes in. Price demo as a separate line item or clearly include it in your scope and make sure the cost is reflected in your bid.