Moving Labor Cost Calculator
Crew size × hourly rate × hours — just the labor cost of a move, no truck.
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About the Moving Labor Cost Calculator
Estimates just the labor cost of a move — crew size × hourly rate per mover × estimated hours — isolated from truck rental, packing supplies, and other costs covered by the site's broader Moving Cost Calculator.
- Choose your home size and move type.
- Choose a crew size.
- Enter the hourly rate per mover.
- Read the estimated labor cost and hours, plus how cost changes by crew size.
A 2-bedroom local move with a 3-person crew at $45/hr per mover: the table estimates 4 hours, so 3 × 45 × 4 = $540 in labor.
| Home size | 2 movers | 3 movers | 4 movers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / 1BR | 3 hrs | 2.5 hrs | 2 hrs |
| 2 bedroom | 5 hrs | 4 hrs | 3 hrs |
| 3 bedroom | 7 hrs | 5.5 hrs | 4.5 hrs |
| 4+ bedroom | 10 hrs | 8 hrs | 6.5 hrs |
This covers labor only, not a full move. It's deliberately narrower than the site's Moving Cost Calculator, which prices a full-service move with a blended crew-plus-truck rate, packing supplies, and linehaul.
- • A bigger crew finishes faster but doesn't always cost less overall.
- • Most movers enforce a 2-4 hour job minimum regardless of how small the estimate comes out.
- • Labor-only rates commonly run $40-$60/hr per mover.
- ConsumerAffairs — How Much Do Movers Cost? — accessed 2026-08-31
Illustrative estimate only, not financial or tax advice. Verify figures with a licensed adviser or your local tax authority.