How much should you charge to mow a lawn?
Lawn mowing prices depend mostly on yard size and how often you visit. Here are the typical ranges, and how to make sure your price actually covers your time and costs.
Most lawn care pros price per visit based on lot size, with a small-job minimum. Recurring weekly or biweekly customers are often billed a set rate that is a little lower per visit than one-off cuts.
Typical prices
| Yard size | Typical price per visit |
|---|---|
| Small (under 1/4 acre) | $30 – $50 |
| Average (1/4 – 1/2 acre) | $40 – $65 |
| Large (1/2 – 1 acre) | $60 – $120 |
| Over an acre | $120+ (often per hour) |
| One-time / overgrown cut | 1.5 – 2x the normal rate |
These are general ranges reported across the US, not a quote. Your prices depend on your market, your costs and the specific job. Always price to cover your own numbers.
What affects the price
- Lot size and amount of grass
- Weekly vs biweekly vs one-off
- Trimming, edging and blowing included
- Obstacles, slopes and gates
- Fuel, equipment and drive time
How to set your own price
Ranges are a starting point, but the only price that matters is one that covers your pay, your costs and a profit. Use the free hourly rate calculator to work out what you actually need to charge, then save your rates so every quote uses them automatically.
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