Retainers often hide more non-billable time than expected.
Tool · Pricing
Free Retainer Margin Calculator
Check the margin on a retainer before you agree to another month of underpriced recurring work.
Good for
Effective hourly return matters more than the headline monthly fee.
This makes renewal or repricing conversations easier.
Inputs
£
£
Results
Effective hourly revenue
£200
Across delivery and admin time
Monthly time load
12.0 hours
2.0 admin hours included
Target gap
£300
Against a £175 target hourly rate
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