Fully Burdened Labor Costs QS 2026
2026 Fully Burdened Labor Costs Quickie Survey, published by PMMI – The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, examines how member companies benchmark and calculate fully burdened internal labor costs across roles and revenue ranges. Drawing on a March 2026 quick survey of PMMI members and comparative internal accounting practices, the analysis indicates variations in calculation methods and role-based charges and outlines focus areas such as benchmarking methodology and governance, role-level cost comparisons including assembly technicians, controls engineers, and electrical engineers, and implications for workforce planning, project costing, and digital cost-tracking adoption. Charts highlight revenue-range patterns and methodological mix, and the report reveals where engineering teams are prioritizing investments to strengthen operational resilience.
Why read this report?
- Analyze assembly technician fully burdened rates across revenue ranges, machinery impact
- Explore controls engineer cost differentials by company size, packaging staffing trends
- Identify electrical engineer labor variability across revenue bands, materials sourcing effects
- Compare mechanical engineer fully burdened rates by accounting method, sustainability signals
- See how finance vs standard cost methods affect project/job costing, packaging
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Published by PMMI in March 2026. Based on a March 2026 quickie survey of 41 PMMI member companies reporting fully burdened labor costs as of December 31, 2025.
