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Startup Hiring Cost Calculator
See the true year-1 cost of a new hire, not just the salary.
Compensation
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$/mo
One-time costs
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Result
Year-1 total cost
$126,400
True monthly cost
$10,533
Salary multiplier
1.40×
Typical 1.25–1.4×
Benefits + tax
$25,200
About this tool
Model the total cost of hiring: base salary, benefits, payroll taxes, equipment, recruiting fees, onboarding and software — all wrapped into a year-1 total and true monthly cost.
What it does
- •Benefits & payroll tax modeling
- •One-time equipment & recruiting
- •Salary multiplier
- •Software & tooling cost
Use cases
- ★Hiring plan budgeting
- ★Contractor vs FTE decisions
- ★Investor conversations
FAQ
What's a typical salary multiplier?
1.25×–1.4× base salary is common in the US and Europe when you fully load the cost.
Are equity costs included?
No — equity dilution is separate. This tool focuses on cash cost.