How to Track Project Profitability: Budget vs Actual

The four numbers to track, a worked example of a project that went 20 points under its planned margin, and a weekly routine for checking budget vs actual.
Fully Burdened Labor Rate: The True Cost of a US Employee

A $75,000 employee costs more than $36.06 an hour. Add FICA, FUTA, SUTA, health insurance, overhead and non-billable time to find your fully burdened labor rate.
The True Cost of an Employee Per Hour in Australia

A $90,000 employee costs more than $45.55 an hour. Add super, workers’ comp, leave loading, overheads and non-billable time to find the real cost per billable hour.
The True Cost of an Employee Per Hour in New Zealand

A $70,000 employee costs more than $33.65 an hour. Add KiwiSaver, ACC, overheads, leave and non-billable time to find the real cost per billable hour.
