Free tool · For 50+ guard security operators
Defensible bill rate. Real cost-per-hour. Margin leaks spotted before they hit your P&L. US & Canada defaults.
Fill these in to brand your client quote PDF. Leave blank to use the calculator's default branding.
Use the margin slider at the top, or enter a target bill rate below and we'll back-solve the margin.
Client preview
Live preview of the PDF — updates as you edit anything.
Scenario testing
How your quote responds to the most common bid-killers.
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Quote health
Things worth knowing about your quote.
This calculator uses industry-standard cost-plus methodology. We build the cost stack per billable guard-hour, then mark up to your target margin.
All rates exclude applicable tax (GST/HST/PST in Canada · sales tax where applicable in US).
Built by Novagems · For 50+ guard operators
Novagems automates the operational side — scheduling, GPS guard tracking, timesheets, incident reports, and client portals — so you can close more bids and run cleaner contracts.
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Bill rate
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