Section 01
Profitability Calculator
Profitability Calculator
— interactiveAdjust the inputs to see how each variable affects partner income — and what a 5% utilization drop really costs.
Staff per Partner
220
Staff Bill Rate (standard $/hr)$
$100$500
Staff Cost (fully burdened)$K
$90K$200K
Overhead Rate%
15%30%
Utilization Rate%
50%95%
Realization Rate%
60%100%
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Gross Billings
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Revenue Collected
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Est. Partner Income
collected revenue − loaded labor − overhead. Simplified to 1 equity partner per leverage team.
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Profit Margin
% of collected revenue that becomes partner income
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Break-Even Util.
below this util, the team goes underwater
⚠ If Utilization Drops 5%...
Partner income impact—
This is why utilization is the most protected number in the firm.
↑ Built from the inputs above
Compare Two Scenarios
Save the calculator's current inputs, then change them and save again. See side-by-side how an "Advisory Premium" — lower utilization, higher rates — changes partner income.