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Retainer Recurring Revenue Calculator

Calculate monthly recurring revenue from a number of retainers and an average monthly retainer value.

Starting values are an editable worked example.

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How to use

  1. Enter Monthly retainers.
  2. Enter Average retainer value.
  3. Calculate, then review the period, scope and assumptions before using the result for pricing or planning.

How it is calculated

Monthly recurring revenue = retainers × average retainer value

Example

Eight monthly retainers averaging 5,000 give 40,000 monthly recurring revenue and 480,000 annualized if count and value remain stable.

Important notes

Annualized recurring revenue is not a guarantee; renewals, client losses or price changes can make actual yearly revenue differ.

Worked examples and interpreting results

Worked examples and interpreting results
CaseCalculationResult
Monthly recurring8 × 500040,000
Annualized40000 × 12480,000

Frequently asked questions

Should one-off projects be included?

Not when measuring recurring revenue only; keep one-off projects separate and add them in total revenue forecasts.

Is the result a mandatory client price?

No. It is a planning result from your inputs; final pricing depends on scope, market, contract, taxes and risk.

Should I use monthly or annual figures?

Keep all inputs on the same period so annual income is not mixed with monthly hours or expenses.