Cost Per Hire Calculator

SHRM benchmarks the average cost per hire at $4,683 — but for specialized roles it's far higher. This calculator adds up every expense bucket so you know your actual number and can benchmark it against industry averages.

External Costs

Job Board Spend ($)

Recruiter / Agency Fee ($)

Background Check ($)

Assessment Tools ($)

Relocation Assistance ($)

Sign-on Bonus ($)

Internal Costs

HR Hours Spent (total)

HR Hourly Rate ($)

Hiring Manager Hours

HM Hourly Rate ($)

Interviewer Hours (total)

Avg Interviewer Rate ($)

Onboarding

Equipment / Setup ($)

Training Materials ($)

Number of Hires This Period

Cost Per Hire Breakdown

External Costs

Internal Labor

Onboarding

Total Spend

Cost Per Hire