Employee Turnover Cost Calculator

See the true cost of losing and replacing an employee

What is this? This calculator shows what it actually costs when an employee leaves — including recruiting fees, interviewing time, onboarding, training, and the productivity gap while the role is vacant. Most companies dramatically underestimate turnover costs; research shows it's typically 50-200% of annual salary depending on the role.

Who it's for: HR leaders, business owners, and managers who want to understand the real cost of turnover and make data-driven retention decisions.

Departing Employee

Annual Salary ($) oninput="calculate()"

Role Type

Annual Turnover Rate (%) oninput="calculate()"

Team Size oninput="calculate()"

Replacement Costs

Recruiting Cost ($) agencies, ads, referrals oninput="calculate()"

Interviewing Hours oninput="calculate()"

Hourly Rate for Interviewers ($) oninput="calculate()"

Onboarding Weeks oninput="calculate()"

Productivity Gap (weeks role vacant) oninput="calculate()"

Cost Breakdown Per Departure

Hard Costs

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recruiting + severance

Productivity Costs

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vacant + ramp-up

Total Cost / Departure

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Annual Total

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at current turnover rate

Per-Employee Impact

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hidden cost per retained

Retention ROI

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cost of preventing vs. replacing

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Industry Turnover Benchmarks

Role TypeAvg. TurnoverReplacement Cost

Entry-Level / Admin30-45%50-100% salary

Individual Contributor15-22%100-150% salary

Senior / Lead10-15%150-200% salary

Manager / Director8-12%200-250% salary

Executive5-8%300%+ salary

* High-turnover industries (retail, hospitality) can run 60%+ annually. Remote work has shifted benchmarks significantly.

Estimates are based on SHRM and industry research averages. Actual costs vary by role, industry, and company size. Consult an HR professional for precise calculations.