Lawn Care Pricing Calculator
Work out how much to charge for mowing a lawn — the going rate per visit in your area, and the price that covers your time, mower and overhead.
- Free, no sign-up
- Mow, trim, edge & blow
- Per visit and per month
How big is the lawn?
Only the grass you mow — not the whole lot.
Lot size is on the county property record. Fills in the mowed area above.
How often?
What's the yard like?
Where do you work?
5Your equipment & costs optional
Defaults fit a solo operator with a 52" zero-turn. Change them to match your business.
Suggested price per visit
$55
≈ $240/month on average · $86 per hour on site
- Typical market price
- $55
- Price from your costs + margin
- $40
- Your break-even cost
- $30
- Time on site incl. setup
- 0.64 hrs
- Price per acre
- $240
Cost breakdown per visit
| Labor (incl. payroll taxes) | $15 |
| Overhead | $10 |
| Fuel & equipment | $5 |
Price data last checked October 30, 2026. Sources and method
Lawn mowing prices by lawn size (2026)
Typical per-visit prices for mowing, trimming, edging and blowing a lawn with some beds and trees, at average US rates. Larger lawns cost less per acre because travel and setup are spread over more grass.
| Mowed area | Weekly | Every 2 weeks | Weekly range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 sq ft (about ⅛ acre) | $40 | $50 | $40 – $55 |
| 10,000 sq ft (about ¼ acre) | $55 | $65 | $45 – $80 |
| 20,000 sq ft (about ½ acre) | $70 | $85 | $50 – $100 |
| 1 acre (43,560 sq ft) | $110 | $130 | $60 – $175 |
| 2 acres | $200 | $240 | $100 – $300 |
How much to charge for lawn mowing
Good mowing prices check three things against each other:
The going rate
What customers near you already pay for a lawn this size, mowed this often.
Your time on site
Mowing plus trimming, edging and blowing, plus driving, unloading and loading the trailer.
Your margin
Labor, overhead and fuel divided by one minus your target margin: $40 ÷ 0.75 ≈ $53.
The calculator suggests the higher of your cost-based price and the typical market price, so you never mow below cost and never leave money on the table where customers expect to pay more.
What makes a lawn cost more
- Less frequent visits — biweekly grass is taller and slower to cut (+20%); overgrown or one-time cuts often need two passes (+50%).
- Obstacles and slopes — beds, trees, playsets, fences and hills mean more trimming and slower mowing (+20% for tricky yards).
- Small equipment — a 21" push mower is much slower than a zero-turn. If you only have a push mower, your costs per lawn are higher.
- Your area — big-metro prices run about 20% above average; rural areas about 15% below.
Weekly price vs monthly billing
Many customers prefer a flat monthly bill. Multiply the per-visit price by the average visits per month — about 4.33 for weekly and 2.17 for biweekly service — and round to a clean number. The monthly figure in the calculator is that average.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I charge to mow a lawn?
For weekly mowing, trimming, edging and blowing in an average US market, a quarter-acre lawn typically runs about $55 per visit ($45–$80) and a one-acre lawn about $110 ($60–$175). Check that the price covers your time on site, travel and overhead, and set a minimum per stop.
Should I charge more for biweekly mowing?
Yes. Grass that grows for two weeks is taller and thicker, so it takes longer to cut and leaves more clippings. Most contractors charge about 15–25% more per visit for biweekly service than for weekly; this calculator uses +20%.
How much should I charge for an overgrown lawn or first cut?
Overgrown lawns often need two passes, extra trimming and clipping cleanup. A one-time or first cut is commonly priced 30–60% above a regular weekly visit, or as the regular price plus a $20–$60 long-grass surcharge. The calculator uses +50% for one-time / overgrown jobs.
How do I measure a lawn for mowing?
Measure only the grass you mow, not the whole lot. Start with the lot size (from the county property record or a satellite map tool), then subtract the house footprint, driveway, patios and planting beds. The calculator has a helper for this.
What minimum should I charge per lawn?
Small lawns still cost you a trip, unloading and loading. Many solo operators set a minimum of roughly $35–$50 per stop. This calculator uses $40 by default; change it to match your business.
Where these numbers come from
Per-visit market prices by lawn size are based on published US lawn care price guides, includingHousecall Pro's lawn mowing price dataandJobber's lawn care pricing chart. Mowing speeds by mower size and trimming time are our working estimates for a typical residential route. Treat every number as a starting point and compare against competitors in your area.More about how we calculate.