True Employee Cost Calculator
True Employee Cost: Fully loaded cost of an employee.. Free, no account needed – works offline.
True Employee Cost
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How the True Employee Cost Works
Adds salary, benefits, payroll taxes, and overhead to give a true annual cost. Often 1.25–1.4x base salary.
Salary $70,000, benefits $10,000, taxes $5,000, overhead $5,000 → total $90,000.
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting payroll taxes:
- Not including equipment and office space:
Frequently Asked Questions
What multiplier should I use?
1.25x to 1.4x salary is a common rule of thumb.