👥 Team Cost Calculator

Calculate total team costs including salaries, benefits, and overhead

Team Members

Additional Costs

Payroll Tax Rate (%)

Employer portion of FICA (typically 7.65%)

Annual Overhead per Employee ($)

Office space, equipment, software, etc.

Recruiting & Training Cost per Employee ($)

One-time costs (amortized annually)

How to Use

Add each team member with their role and annual salary
Include benefits costs for each person
Set payroll tax rate (employer portion)
Add overhead costs per employee
Include recruiting and training costs
View comprehensive breakdown of total team costs

Typical Cost Multipliers

• Base salary is typically only 60-70% of total employee cost
• Benefits average 20-30% of salary
• Payroll taxes add 7.65% (employer FICA)
• Overhead can range from $5K-$15K per employee
• Total cost is often 1.25-1.4x base salary

💡 Cost Reduction Tips

• Consider remote work to reduce office overhead
• Negotiate group rates for benefits
• Use contractors for short-term or specialized work
• Implement efficient onboarding to reduce training time
• Invest in retention to minimize turnover costs