Know exactly how many jobs you need to cover your costs. Every job after that is profit in your pocket.
Rent, utilities, insurance, loan payments, salaries (non-production), software, etc.
How many days you're open for business
What you charge customers per hour
Your typical markup on parts
What you pay techs (your labor cost)
Typical labor time per repair order
Your cost for parts (before markup)
Jobs Needed Monthly
32
$12,800 in monthly revenue
Per Week
7.4
jobs
Per Day
1.5
jobs
Contribution Margin
62.5%
of each job goes to cover fixed costs & profit
Every job above 32/month adds $250 to your profit:
Track every job. GearMike shows you real-time revenue vs. goals so you always know where you stand.
Try GearMike FreeKnowing your break-even point removes the guesswork. You'll know exactly how many jobs you need just to keep the lights on—and how much profit each job beyond that generates.
Fixed costs (rent, insurance) stay the same whether you do 10 jobs or 100. Variable costs (parts, labor) only happen when you complete a job. This distinction is key to break-even math.
This is what's left from each job after paying for parts and labor. It's the money available to cover your fixed costs—and eventually become profit.
Once you know break-even, add your desired profit and divide by contribution per job. That's your monthly target. Now track it and hit it.
GearMike gives you real-time dashboards showing revenue, jobs completed, and progress toward your goals. All from your actual invoices. 100% free.