Labor by Type Report
Analyze labor hours categorized by pay type to understand labor distribution and costs.
Accessing the Report
Reports > Production > Labor by Type
or
From an estimate: Estimate > Reports > Labor by Type
Key Metrics
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Pay Type | Category of labor (Carpentry, Demo, etc.) |
| Hours | Total hours worked |
| Rate | Labor rate per hour |
| Cost | Hours × Rate |
| By Project | Breakdown per project |
Available Filters
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Date Range | Time entries in period |
| Project | Specific project |
| Employee | Specific team member |
| Pay Type | Specific labor category |
Understanding Pay Types
Pay types categorize labor for:
- Job costing accuracy
- Estimating comparison
- Payroll processing
- Cost code alignment
Common Pay Types
- Carpentry
- Demolition
- Installation
- Project Management
- Travel Time
- Cleanup
See Pay Types for setup.
Report Views
Summary View
Totals by pay type across all projects:
- Total hours per type
- Total cost per type
- Percentage of total
Project Detail
Hours by pay type for each project:
- Compare to estimate
- Identify variances
- Track by phase
Employee Detail
Hours by pay type for each employee:
- Productivity analysis
- Skill utilization
- Timecard verification
Calculations
Labor Cost
Labor Cost = Hours × Hourly Rate
Burden (if configured)
Burdened Cost = Labor Cost × (1 + Burden %)
Burden includes:
- Payroll taxes
- Benefits
- Workers comp
- Insurance
Analysis Use Cases
Estimating Accuracy
Compare actual vs. estimated:
- Are certain types consistently over?
- Which types are most variable?
- Adjust future estimates accordingly
Labor Mix
Analyze how labor is distributed:
- % skilled vs. general labor
- Travel time as % of total
- PM time vs. field time
Project Comparison
Compare similar projects:
- Which used more of certain types?
- What drove the differences?
- Lessons for future projects
Edit Labor Rates
Some reports allow editing labor rates:
- Navigate to Labor by Type Report
- Click Edit button (if available)
- Adjust rates as needed
- Recalculates costs automatically
Export Options
Click Export CSV to download:
- Hours by type
- Costs by type
- Project breakdowns
Tips
- Compare actual labor mix to estimates regularly
- Watch for unusual spikes in any category
- Use for estimating calibration
- Track travel time to identify efficiency opportunities
Related Reports
- Cost Controls - Overall budget tracking
- Labor & Material - Combined cost view
- WIP Report - Full project financials