Lawn Mowing Price Calculator (2026): What to Charge per Cut
Per-visit rates from Angi data compiled in Jobber's 2026 lawn pricing guide. Adjustments marked "our assumption" are ours, and you can change them.
How the calculator works
- Base range: the market price per visit for your lawn size, or your square footage × $0.01–$0.06 for a custom size.
- Adjustments: multiplied by service level, frequency and terrain. These multipliers are our assumptions, labeled in the form. Our source says weekly service usually earns a slightly lower per-visit rate, but it doesn't put a number on it.
- Add-ons: shrub trimming ($5–$20 per bush) and debris removal ($5–$10 per bag) are added to the range.
- Competitive and premium quotes: one-third and two-thirds of the way up the range, rounded to $5 and never below your minimum stop rate.
- Hourly check and monthly revenue: the quote ÷ hours per visit, and the competitive quote × visits per month for recurring service.
2026 lawn mowing prices by lawn size
| Lawn size | Price per visit |
|---|---|
| ¼ acre (about 10,900 sq ft) | $25–$60 |
| ½ acre | $50–$75 |
| ¾ acre | $100–$150 |
| 1 acre | $150–$200 |
| 2 acres | $250–$350 |
| 3 acres | $350–$500 |
| 4 acres | $400–$600 |
| 5 acres | $450–$650 |
| 10 acres | $500–$1,300 |
Other reference points from the same guide: $150–$200 per acre, $0.01–$0.06 per square foot, and $30–$65 per hour for general lawn care. With edging and cleanup included, visits run $125–$450.
Common add-on prices
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Aeration | $140 average per job |
| Fertilization | $275 average per job |
| Weed removal | $95 |
| Mulch | $180 |
| Leaf removal | $376 average |
| Yard cleanup | $360 average |
| Shrub trimming | $5–$20 per bush |
| Debris removal | $5–$10 per bag |
Price from your costs, not just the market
Market rates tell you what customers expect. Your costs tell you whether a price makes money. Jobber's guide uses this formula:
Price = labor + materials + overhead and equipment + profit
Its worked example for a half-acre mow and fertilize: 3 hours of labor at about $22/hour loaded cost ($66), plus $300 of fertilizer, plus overhead at $45/hour ($135), comes to $501. A 20% profit margin then needs a $125 markup (25% of costs), for a $626 price. Run your own numbers through the same steps once a season, and use the calculator's hourly check on every quote.
Pricing tips
- Quote by size, check by the hour. Customers expect a per-visit price, and your hourly number tells you if the route is worth driving.
- Sell recurring service. A $50 biweekly mow is about $109 a month of predictable revenue, and route density cuts your drive time per dollar.
- Charge a minimum stop rate so small lawns still cover travel and setup.
- Stay near the market. Jobber's guide suggests not pricing more than 15% above competitors offering the same service.
- Let software handle the routine. Recurring scheduling, route planning and automatic invoicing are where lawn care software saves the most time; see our lawn care software picks.
FAQ
How much should I charge to mow a lawn?
Market rates run about $25–$60 per visit for a quarter-acre lot and $150–$200 for a full acre, per Angi data compiled by Jobber. Overall, homeowners pay roughly $50–$250 per visit depending on size.
How much should I charge per acre?
About $150–$200 per acre for a typical mow. The per-acre rate falls on larger properties, especially when a riding mower saves time; Angi-based figures put 10 acres at $500–$1,300.
Should weekly mowing cost less than biweekly?
Usually, yes. Weekly cuts are faster because the grass is shorter, and the steady schedule is worth a slightly lower per-visit price. The calculator applies a 10% weekly discount as a starting point, which you can override.
What is a minimum stop rate?
The lowest price you charge for any visit, so travel, unloading and setup are covered even on a tiny lawn. Set it from your own costs; the calculator never quotes below it.