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Cost of hire calculator

A rough but honest estimate of what each hire actually costs.

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Estimated cost per hire

$4,000

Job boards & sourcing$500
Agency fees$0
Recruiter time$1,200
Interview panel time$800
Onboarding$1,500
Other$0

Industry average is ~$4,700 (SHRM 2023). Senior hires often run $15k–$30k once you count panel time.

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