---
title: Utilization Rate
description: Utilization rate is the percentage of an employee’s available working hours that are spent on billable or productive work. Learn how tracking utilization helps teams balance workloads and improve overall performance.
---

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# [Utilization Rate](https://www.getharvest.com/resources/glossary/utilization-rate)

 Written by [HARVEST](https://www.getharvest.com/resources/glossary/author/harvest) | Jun 5, 2025 4:08:54 PM

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