New Hire Cost Calculator
Estimates full recruitment and onboarding costs for a new employee including training
Annual base salary for the new hire
Recruiting fees, job postings, and hiring costs
Number of weeks for onboarding training
Hourly cost of trainer time, materials, and resources
Equipment, software licenses, workspace setup, etc.
Enter salary and recruiting percentage to calculate
Enter training weeks and hourly cost to calculate
Enter onboarding expenses to calculate
Enter all required fields to see total cost per hire
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average cost to hire a new employee?
According to SHRM, the average cost-per-hire is around $4,700, but total costs including training and lost productivity can reach 3-4x the position's salary. For executive roles, the cost can exceed $28,000 in direct recruiting expenses alone.
What costs are included in a new hire?
Direct costs include job postings, recruiter fees (15-25% of salary), background checks, and relocation. Indirect costs include interviewer time, onboarding, training, equipment, reduced productivity during ramp-up, and HR administration time.
How long does it take for a new hire to reach full productivity?
Most studies show it takes 6-12 months for a new hire to reach full productivity. During this ramp-up period, companies experience reduced output. For complex roles like software engineering or senior management, full productivity may take 12-18 months.
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