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Hire Scenario Calculator
Beyond the salary number: total cost, ramp-period sunk cost, and the revenue the role needs to drive to pay for itself.
Should you make this hire?
Total cost, ramp-period sunk cost, and the revenue this role needs to drive to break even.
Annual base salary
$
Benefits load (%)
Health insurance, retirement match, etc. — typical 12–20% of salary
%
Allocated overhead per role
Workspace, software, equipment, IT — typical $3K–$12K/yr
$
Your business's gross margin (%)
Revenue minus direct cost of delivery (labor + materials)
%
Ramp time (months)
How long until the hire is fully productive
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