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Legal, HR & Payroll Management
How to Calculate Cost Per Hire
Instant payroll estimate
Cost per hire tells you how efficiently recruiting spend converts into accepted roles. Divide total internal and external costs by hire count.
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05000000
11000
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Plain-English guide
Terms & how it works
Confused by a field? Read the short definitions here while you use the tool.
Internal Recruiting Cost
One-time or recurring costs that affect total money paid.
External Recruiting Cost
One-time or recurring costs that affect total money paid.
Number of Hires
The “Number of Hires” value used in this tool’s formula. Adjust it to see results update live.
When to use this Cost per Hire
Common use cases
- Estimate employer burden beyond base salary
- Compare contractor versus employee total cost
- Plan overtime and withholdings before payday
Localized examples
- US payroll tax planning examples
- Canadian employment cost scenarios
What you get
- Adjust wages, hours, and tax assumptions live
- Useful planning figures — not legal advice
- Instant results in your browser
How to Calculate Cost per Hire Step-by-Step
- 1Enter internal recruiting costs (salaries, tools).
- 2Enter external costs (agencies, ads, events).
- 3Divide by hires to review cost per hire.
Governing formula
Result = f(Int, Ext, Hir)
Measure recruiting cost per hire from internal and external spend. Optimize hiring budget efficiency. Results apply simplified planning formulas—confirm with a qualified professional for decisions.
Example: set Internal Recruiting Cost ($) = 20,000, External Recruiting Cost ($) = 35,000, Number of Hires = 10, then read the result.
Variable definitions
- Int
Internal Recruiting Cost
Input “Internal Recruiting Cost ($)” (typical range 0–5000000).
- Ext
External Recruiting Cost
Input “External Recruiting Cost ($)” (typical range 0–5000000).
- Hir
Number of Hires
Input “Number of Hires” (typical range 1–1000).
- Category: Legal, HR & Payroll Management.
- Planning estimates only—not professional advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recruiter time, ATS software, and interview panel time estimates.
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Daniel R.
Feb 28, 2026
Very usable on mobile. Would love a save/export option later, but the math feels solid.
Priya S.
Feb 3, 2026
The FAQ section answered my questions before I even had to search. Smooth dark mode too.
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Jan 19, 2026
Simple inputs, clear outputs. This replaced three bookmarks I used to juggle.
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