Facility Maintenance Labor Cost Calculator
Calculate total facility maintenance labor costs including regular wages, overtime, benefits, and contractor expenses for hospitality and commercial facilities.
Formulas Used
Regular Annual Wages = Number of Workers × Hourly Wage × Regular Hours/Week × Weeks/Year
Overtime Annual Wages = Number of Workers × (Hourly Wage × 1.5) × Overtime Hours/Week × Weeks/Year
Total Base Wages = Regular Annual Wages + Overtime Annual Wages
Benefits & Payroll Taxes = Total Base Wages × (Benefits % ÷ 100)
Total In-House Labor Cost = Total Base Wages + Benefits & Payroll Taxes
Total Annual Maintenance Labor Cost = Total In-House Labor Cost + Contractor Cost + Training Cost
Loaded Effective Hourly Rate = (Total In-House Labor Cost ÷ Number of Workers) ÷ (Regular + Overtime Hours/Week × Weeks/Year)
Assumptions & References
- Overtime is calculated at 1.5× the regular hourly rate per the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- Benefits and payroll taxes typically range from 25%–40% of base wages for hospitality maintenance roles, covering FICA (7.65%), health insurance, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance, and paid leave (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employer Costs for Employee Compensation).
- The average hourly wage for building and grounds maintenance workers in hospitality is approximately $18–$28/hr depending on region and specialization (BLS Occupational Employment Statistics, SOC 37-1011 / 49-9071).