How do I calculate employee cost? Enter your numbers above and the result updates instantly. For example: Annual salary: $80,000 · Benefits (health, retirement match): $12,000 · Payroll taxes: 7.65% · Other (equipment, software, space): $5,000 → True annual cost: $103,120.
Is this Employee Cost Calculator free? Yes — completely free with no sign-up or paywall. It runs entirely in your browser and keeps working offline; the numbers you enter never leave your device.
How accurate is it? It uses the standard published formula for employee cost. Results are estimates for planning — not financial, tax, medical, engineering, or legal advice.