Mural Painting Rate Calculator

Calculate your ideal hourly and day rate as a mural painting. Factor in your income goals, expenses, and profit margin.

Income Goals

What you want to take home after expenses

Working Schedule

Account for holidays & sick days

Billable hours only

Business Costs

Van, tools, insurance, fuel, phone, etc.

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Your Recommended Rates

Hourly Rate

$38.80

Day Rate

$310.39

Weekly Rate

$1,552

Hourly Rate Breakdown

Base Rate (Your Take-Home)
$26.60/hr
Business Expenses
$6.38/hr
Profit Margin
$5.82/hr

Annual Summary

Gross Income (at these rates)$72,941
Total Business Expenses-$12,000
Profit$10,941
Your Take-Home$50,000

Track your mural painting earnings with Cadobook

See how your quoted rates compare to actual income. Cadobook tracks every quote, invoice, and payment so you know exactly what you're earning as a mural painting.

How to Price Your Mural Painting Services

Pricing your services correctly is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a mural painting. Charge too little and you'll struggle to cover costs; charge too much and you'll lose work to competitors.

The Three Components of Your Mural Painting Rate

Your take-home pay

What you actually want to earn and live on after expenses

Business expenses

All the costs of running your mural painting business

Profit margin

Extra to reinvest, cover slow periods, and grow your business

Common Mural Painting Pricing Mistakes

Forgetting expenses

Not accounting for van, insurance, tools

Non-billable time

Quoting, admin, and travel aren't free

Racing to the bottom

Competing on price alone leads to burnout

Inconsistent pricing

Random quotes hurt your reputation

Use this calculator to find a rate that covers all your costs and gives you the income you deserve as a mural painting. Then stick to it consistently.

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