Retainers often underprice hidden admin work.
Estimator · Pricing
Free Retainer Pricing Estimator
Estimate a retainer fee that covers delivery time, admin buffer, and tool cost.
Good for
A visible buffer protects margin.
It is easier to explain a retainer when the structure is clear.
Inputs
£
%
£
Results
Base delivery value
£1,400
8 hours at £175 / hour
Suggested monthly retainer
£1,640.00
Including a 15% buffer and tool cost
Effective hourly rate
£205.00
If all planned hours are used
Useful next paths
Next step
Want this tool baked into the workflow?
Start free and connect the calculation to booking, packages, payments, CRM, renewals, and client portal workflows.