Loaded Employee Cost Calculator

Estimate the first-year and recurring cost of an employee, including pay, employer payroll taxes, workers’ compensation, benefits, and hiring costs.

Pay type

HourlySalary

Base pay

Hourly pay rate ($ per hour)

Paid hours per week (hours)

Paid weeks per year (weeks)

Recurring employer costs

Employer payroll taxes (% of base pay)

Workers’ compensation (% of base pay)

Annual employer-paid benefits ($ per year)

Annual bonuses or commissions ($ per year)

Other recurring employee costs ($ per year)

One-time first-year costs

Recruiting and onboarding ($)

Initial tools, equipment, uniforms, or setup ($)

Other one-time hiring costs ($)

Results

Enter pay, employer payroll taxes, and any optional costs, then choose Calculate loaded employee cost.

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