What you’ll get from this guide
- A weekly cut on a typical suburban lawn (a lot of up to 1/2 acre) runs $45–$65 in 2026; 1/2–1 acre runs $60–$150 and 2 acres $100–$260.
- Per acre, quotes run $50–$200; per square foot, $0.01–$0.06. Big, open lots get the lowest rate per acre.
- Charge about 30% more per visit for cuts every two weeks and about 50% more for overgrown lawns.
- Set a $40–$50 minimum per visit, bill monthly (price per cut × 4.33 for weekly service) and aim for a 15–25% profit margin.
Price the Stop, Then the Grass
Every lawn on your route has a fixed cost before the mower starts: unloading, the drive to the next stop, trimming, edging and blowing off the driveway. That is why a small lawn never costs half as much as a lawn twice its size. Price mowing as a base fee for the stop plus a rate for the area.
This guide's calculator uses $35 per stop plus $2.00 per 1,000 sq ft of grass. That lands a 1/4-acre lot at $49 a cut, a 1/2-acre lot at $65 and an acre of grass at $122, all inside 2026's market ranges. Change both numbers to match your own costs.
What Lawn Care Businesses Charge per Cut in 2026 (US)
| Lawn | Weekly cut | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1/4 acre | $45–$65 | Most suburban lawns; 6,000–8,000 sq ft of grass |
| 1/4–1/2 acre | $50–$75 | Add for trees, beds and fences |
| 1/2–1 acre | $60–$150 | Zero-turn territory; sources disagree most here |
| 1–2 acres | $100–$260 | Price per acre from here up |
| Per acre | $50–$200 | Low end for open, flat acreage |
| Per sq ft | $0.01–$0.06 | Useful to sanity-check odd shapes |
| Per person-hour | $50–$65 | Most crews bill about $60 |
Ranges from Housecall Pro's 2026 lawn mowing price guide, Jobber's 2026 lawn care pricing guide, LawnStarter's 2026 mowing cost data and RealGreen's 2026 pricing chart. Per-acre quotes vary by 2–3× between sources, so check them against your own hours.
Weekly vs Every Two Weeks
Grass that grows for two weeks is taller and thicker. The cut takes longer, clippings clump and you often need a second pass, so every-two-weeks service should cost more per visit. Housecall Pro's 2026 guide puts a 1/4-acre lot at $45–$65 weekly and $60–$85 every two weeks, about 30% more.
Weekly customers are also worth more: twice the visits on the same route stop. Many businesses offer every-two-weeks service only in the slow months, or not at all.
How to Price Lawn Mowing per Month
Monthly billing smooths your cash flow and stops customers skipping cuts in a rainy week. Work it out from the price per visit:
- Weekly: price per cut × 4.33 (52 weeks ÷ 12 months). A $49 cut is $212 a month.
- Every two weeks: price per cut × 2.17. A $64 cut is $139 a month.
- Season contracts: spread the season's cuts over the months you bill, so a 30-cut season at $49 is $1,470, or $184 a month over 8 months.
Overgrown Lawns, Slopes and Obstacles
Quote these before you start, not after:
- Overgrown or first cut of the season: about 50% more, or a flat $20–$60 surcharge. Tall grass clogs the deck and may need two passes.
- Obstacles: trees, beds, play sets and fences mean more trimming. This guide's calculator adds 15%.
- Slopes and hills: slower and riskier mowing, often with a walk-behind. The calculator adds 25%.
- Bagging clippings and hauling: charge for it, or include it only on your premium plan.
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Lawn Care Add-On Prices (2026)
| Service | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Leaf / fall cleanup | $190–$540 |
| Spring cleanup | $125–$400 |
| Hedge and shrub trimming | $5–$20 per shrub; hedges $2.50–$4 per linear ft |
| Bed weeding | $65–$170 per visit |
| Core aeration | $70–$225 |
| Overseeding (with aeration) | $0.10–$0.35 per sq ft |
| Fertilizer application | $65–$100 |
| Mulch, installed | $77–$94 per cubic yard |
Ranges from Housecall Pro, Jobber, RealGreen and LawnStarter 2026 guides. Add-ons are where lawn care margin lives: sell them on the same visit, when the crew is already there.
Worked Example: 1/4-Acre Lot with Trees and Beds
| Line | Math | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Base fee for the stop | $35 | |
| Grass area | 7,000 sq ft ÷ 1,000 × $2.00 | $14 |
| Obstacles (trees, beds) | $49 × 1.15 | $56 per cut |
| Weekly monthly price | $56 × 4.33 | $243 a month |
| Fall leaf cleanup (once) | $300 |
Check it against your hours: if a crew of one spends about 45 minutes on site plus the drive, $56 covers a $60 billed hour with room for fuel and equipment.
Set a Minimum and Protect Your Margin
Set a minimum of $40–$50 per visit so small lawns still cover the stop. Lawn care businesses typically net 15–25% on residential work, and fuel, blades, insurance and drive time eat into it quickly.
Price from your costs, not your competitors' flyers: price = total cost ÷ (1 − target margin). A stop that costs you $40 should be $50 for a 20% margin. Your crew's wage sets the floor; see what landscaping workers earn in your metro in the 2026 Contractor Labor Cost Index.
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