Labour Rate Variance Formula

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Labour Rate Variance occurs when labour is paid at a rate that differs from the standard wage rate. Check FAQs
LR=AT(SR-ART)V
LR - Labour Rate Variance?AT - Actual Time?SR - Standard Rate?ART - Actual Rate?V - Variance?

Labour Rate Variance Example

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Here is how the Labour Rate Variance equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Labour Rate Variance equation looks like.

3900Edit=4Edit(140Edit-75Edit)15Edit
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Labour Rate Variance Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Labour Rate Variance?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
LR=AT(SR-ART)V
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
LR=4(140-75)15
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
LR=4(140-75)15
LAST Step Evaluate
LR=3900

Labour Rate Variance Formula Elements

Variables
Labour Rate Variance
Labour Rate Variance occurs when labour is paid at a rate that differs from the standard wage rate.
Symbol: LR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Actual Time
Actual Time refers to the time taken to produce an item on a production line versus the planned production time.
Symbol: AT
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Standard Rate
Standard Rate refers to the amount paid per hour for work, often determined by industry standards or local laws.
Symbol: SR
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Actual Rate
Actual Rate refers to the real or current rate at which items are measured.
Symbol: ART
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Variance
Variance refers to the difference or deviation between an actual outcome or result and an expected or planned outcome.
Symbol: V
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.

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How to Evaluate Labour Rate Variance?

Labour Rate Variance evaluator uses Labour Rate Variance = Actual Time*(Standard Rate-Actual Rate)*Variance to evaluate the Labour Rate Variance, Labour Rate Variance measures the difference between the actual labor rate and the standard labor rate. Labour Rate Variance is denoted by LR symbol.

How to evaluate Labour Rate Variance using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Labour Rate Variance, enter Actual Time (AT), Standard Rate (SR), Actual Rate (ART) & Variance (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Labour Rate Variance

What is the formula to find Labour Rate Variance?
The formula of Labour Rate Variance is expressed as Labour Rate Variance = Actual Time*(Standard Rate-Actual Rate)*Variance. Here is an example- 3900 = 4*(140-75)*15.
How to calculate Labour Rate Variance?
With Actual Time (AT), Standard Rate (SR), Actual Rate (ART) & Variance (V) we can find Labour Rate Variance using the formula - Labour Rate Variance = Actual Time*(Standard Rate-Actual Rate)*Variance.
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