How much does losing one employee cost you?

Free calculator shows the real cost of turnover at your company — in 2 minutes.

Calculated using SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) methodology
Step 1 of 3 Basic Information

Basic Information

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If unsure — enter approximate for key positions

Including voluntary resignations

How we calculate

The calculator uses SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) methodology adapted for the modern market.

Formula: Total Cost = Direct Costs + Productivity Loss + Hidden Costs

Direct Costs:

  • Recruiting: 15-20% of annual salary
  • HR time: 40-60 hours × hourly rate
  • Onboarding: 10-15% of annual salary

Productivity Loss:

  • Vacant period: 45 days × daily rate
  • Ramp-up: 3-6 months × productivity gap
  • Team impact: 5-10% decrease

Hidden Costs:

  • Knowledge loss: 10-15% of annual salary
  • Team burden: depends on team size
  • Flight risk: 10-20% probability of colleagues leaving

Your individual calculation accounts for your input data and industry benchmarks.