True Employee Cost Calculator
Salary is only part of what an employee costs. Add payroll tax, benefits, and overhead to see the real number — useful before you commit to a new hire.
Payroll tax$0.00
True annual cost$0.00
Load factor (cost ÷ salary)0%
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Frequently asked questions
Q.What's a typical load factor?
Most estimates put the fully-loaded cost of an employee at 1.25 to 1.4 times their base salary once payroll tax, benefits, and overhead are included — so a $60,000 salary can easily cost $75,000-$85,000 in practice.
Q.Should I include equipment and software in overhead?
Yes — a laptop, software licenses, a desk, and any tools specific to that role are real costs of having the person on staff, even though they're not part of payroll.