Cost Per Hire Calculator
Total recruiting cost per hire.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
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About Cost Per Hire Calculator
Need to work out Cost Per Hire fast? Cost per hire totals all recruiting expenses and divides them by the number of hires. The Cost Per Hire Calculator uses the standard formula — Cost per Hire = (Internal + External Recruiting Costs) ÷ Number of Hires — and updates the moment you type. For example, $30,000 of recruiting spend for 10 hires is $3,000 each. It's 100% free, private (your numbers never leave your device) and works on any device.
How to use Cost Per Hire Calculator
- 1Enter your total recruiting costs and your number of hires into the calculator.
- 2The Cost Per Hire is computed automatically using the formula Cost per Hire = (Internal + External Recruiting Costs) ÷ Number of Hires — there's no button to press.
- 3Change any input to model a different scenario, then note or copy the result.
Why use Cost Per Hire Calculator?
- ✓Calculates Cost Per Hire instantly with the correct formula — no spreadsheet needed
- ✓100% free and unlimited, with no sign-up, login or paywall
- ✓Runs entirely in your browser, so the numbers you enter stay private
- ✓Updates live as you type — perfect for comparing scenarios
Frequently asked questions
How do you calculate Cost Per Hire?+
Cost per hire totals all recruiting expenses and divides them by the number of hires. The formula is: Cost per Hire = (Internal + External Recruiting Costs) ÷ Number of Hires. For example, $30,000 of recruiting spend for 10 hires is $3,000 each.
What counts as a recruiting cost?+
Include job-board and agency fees, advertising, recruiter time, referral bonuses and onboarding setup — both internal and external costs.
Is the Cost Per Hire Calculator free to use?+
Yes — it's completely free, with no sign-up, no login and no usage limits. You can run it as many times as you like.
Is my data private?+
Yes. The Cost Per Hire Calculator runs entirely in your browser, so the figures you enter are never uploaded or stored on any server.
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