Business Calculators
Employee Cost Calculator
Work out the fully loaded cost of an employee including payroll taxes, benefits, equipment and overheads.
Total annual cost
$90,720
- Monthly cost
- $7,560.00
- Loading above salary
- 33.4%
- Effective hourly cost
- $46.52
SalaryTaxes & pensionBenefitsEquipment & overhead
How this calculator works
Total = salary + payroll taxes + retirement + benefits + equipment + overhead
- loading
- the percentage the extras add on top of base salary
Important considerations
- Recruitment and onboarding costs are additional in the first year.
- Productive hours are fewer than paid hours once leave is deducted.
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Frequently asked questions
What loading should I assume?
Between 25% and 40% above base salary is common, depending on benefits and location.
Disclaimer
Legamoney calculators are educational tools. Results are estimates based on the figures you enter and do not constitute financial, tax or legal advice.
Last reviewed 2026-08-01