01New labor category
Wage change$0.00Fringe change$0.00Taxes + comp$0.00Category estimate$0.00
FAR 52.222-43 planning tool
Turn a new wage determination into a defensible price-adjustment estimate.
Calculate recoverable wage, fringe, payroll-tax, and workers' compensation changes by labor category—without rebuilding the schedule in a spreadsheet.
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Free calculation workspace
Build the adjustment schedule
Use actual paid rates and hours. The calculator does not count a new minimum that is already covered by a higher prior paid rate.
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Contract details
Identify the contract action and preserve the notice timeline.
Used to surface a 30-day action window. Verify the deadline in your contract.
Notice window
Enter the notice received date
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Labor categories
Enter rates per hour and the actual hours affected by the new determination.
Claim support schedule
Calculation detail
| Labor category | Hours | Wages | Fringe | Taxes | Workers’ comp | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlabeled category | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Total estimate | $0.00 | |||||
Transparent methodology
A calculation you can explain line by line.
No opaque scoring and no AI guessing. Every line follows a visible, conservative formula you can reconcile against payroll and the applicable wage determination.
Use actual inputs
Enter the hours, wage rates, fringe rates, and documented insurance/tax rates tied to the affected work.
Calculate the delta
The wage baseline is the greater of the actual old wage paid and the old required wage—helping avoid double-counting.
Export the support
Download a line-item CSV, copy a plain-language summary, or print a clean review schedule for your file.
Always confirm the controlling language.
FAR 52.222-43, your exact contract clause, current wage determination, and agency instructions—not this calculator—determine entitlement and documentation.
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- Unlimited labor categories
- Browser autosave
- CSV export
- Printable summary
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Questions before you calculate
This tool is built for planning and claim preparation—not for deciding legal entitlement.
What does the estimate include?
The increase in required wages and fringe benefits, plus user-entered payroll tax and workers’ compensation rates applied to the recoverable wage increase.
Why enter the actual old wage paid?
If you were already paying above the old minimum, some or all of the new required wage may already be covered. The calculator uses the higher baseline to avoid overstating the estimate.
Does this guarantee a contract price increase?
No. Entitlement, timing, documentation, and the final amount depend on the exact contract, clause version, wage determination, actual incurred costs, and contracting officer review.
Where is my data stored?
The calculator runs in your browser and saves the workspace locally on your device. It does not upload your contract data to a project database.