Staff & Contractors calculatorsCan I afford to hire?
Hourly cost of an employee, payroll burden and the all-in price of headcount — the math before you put out the offer.
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What does one worked hour of staff actually cost?
True Cost of One Staff Hour
Finance term: Fully loaded hourly cost
See what one worked hour costs once wages and the employer costs you enter are spread across the working hours you specify.
Calculate freeIs a contractor cheaper than an employee?
Contractor or Employee Cost Comparison
Finance term: Fully loaded labour cost comparison
Compare the annual and hourly cost of the contractor option with the employee costs you actually expect to carry.
Calculate freeHow many staff do I need to cover this workload?
Headcount From Workload
Finance term: Headcount capacity
Calculate the headcount implied by the workload, productive capacity and utilisation assumption you enter.
Calculate freeIs overtime cheaper than hiring?
Overtime vs Hire Cost
Finance term: Incremental labour cost comparison
Compare the entered weekly incremental cost of covering the same extra hours with overtime versus a new hire.
Calculate freeWhat should I charge as a freelancer?
Required Freelancer Charge Rate
Finance term: Billable / charge-out rate
Build the hourly rate required from your target annual compensation, business overhead, optional profit buffer and billable capacity.
Calculate freeHow much of my team's paid time is actually productive?
Productive Hours vs Paid Hours
Finance term: Staff utilisation
Divide productive hours by paid hours for the same period. The calculator does not assign a universal good utilisation rate.
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