Utilization Rate Calculator
How busy is your agency team, really? Calculate your utilization rate, compare it against the Pistacio benchmark, and see how much revenue you're leaving on the table.
Utilization rate
Pistacio benchmark for agencies: 65–75%.
Current utilization
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Non-billable hours / week
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Current revenue
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Revenue potential to the benchmark
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At 70% utilization
If utilization increases by +5%
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Now you know your utilization. But how does it develop over time?
Pistacio tracks utilization automatically per person and project. No more manual counting.
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This calculator is for guidance purposes only and does not replace professional financial advice.
All benchmarks and calculations are based on data available in 2026 and are not legally binding.