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How to Set Up Work Rates

Work rates can be used to add labour costs or frequently used material costs to a work order

This article is for FMI Works users who have been given the permission of System Administrator

Where to start

Go to the Administrator module and select Work > Work Rates.

From this screen you can:

  • Delete an existing Rate
  • Edit an existing Rate
  • Add a new Rate

Adding a Work Rate

 Select Add Work Rate.


  • Add a Description and Unit of Measure (text).
  • Add the applicable Rate for each period.
  • Add minimum Units and Internal Invoice Costs (only if using for invoice creation for your clients).
  • Select a Job Activity if this rate is applicable to a specific Job Activity (add this to the description).
  • Apply an Expiry Date if applicable – this is not recommended unless this information is to be maintained over time.
  • Select Save.

Using the Work Rates

See How to add Costs To a Work Order.