Cost per hire calculator
Add advertising, agency, and internal costs to estimate a cost per hire.
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Add advertising, agency, and internal costs to estimate a cost per hire.
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Illustration only. Supply the applicable rates and assumptions yourself; this is not financial, tax or legal advice.
Example input
- Job advertising
- 600
- Agency fees
- 0
- Internal recruitment hours
- 20
- Internal cost per hour
- 35
- Other recruitment costs
- 0
- Number of hires
- 1
- Currency
- EUR €
Expected output
Total entered recruitment costs: €1,300.00 Cost per hire: €1,300.00
Adds advertising, agency fees, internal hours at the entered hourly cost, and other costs; then divides by whole hires.
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Method and limits
The result depends on the values entered and the method shown. Check the assumptions, rates, or rules that apply to your situation before using it. Illustrative result only. Verify the rules and assumptions that apply to your work.
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Quick answer
Adds advertising, agency fees, internal hours at the entered hourly cost, and other costs; then divides by whole hires.
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Limits of the result
The result depends on the values entered and the method shown. Check the assumptions, rates, or rules that apply to your situation before using it. Illustrative result only. Verify the rules and assumptions that apply to your work.
Frequently asked questions
What does the calculation include?
The total is job advertising + agency fees + internal recruitment hours × internal cost per hour + other costs entered. Cost per hire divides this total by a whole number of hires. For example, 600 + (20 × 35) = 1,300 total; with one hire, that is 1,300 per hire. Only entered cost categories are included, so this is not a universal HR accounting definition. Compare the same hiring period and currency.
Which values should I enter?
Add advertising, agency, and internal costs to estimate a cost per hire. Use consistent amounts, units, and time periods.
Is the result definitive?
No. Check the assumptions and rules that apply to your situation; this is an illustrative calculation, not professional advice.
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