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Calculate the real cost of a mis-hire to your business. Adjust the inputs below to see your personalised estimate.
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Total annual salary for the role
Job ads, agency fees, screening, interviewing
Estimated Cost of a Bad Hire
$23,750
That is approximately 32% of the annual salary for this role
Productivity Loss
$11,250
30% impact over 6 months
Recruitment Cost
$5,000
Direct hiring expenses
Training and Onboarding Waste
$7,500
10% of annual salary
How this is calculated
Productivity loss = Annual salary x productivity impact (30%) x tenure (6 months / 12)
Recruitment cost = Your direct hiring expenses ($5,000)
Training and onboarding waste = 10% of annual salary, covering induction, mentoring, and ramp-up time that delivers no return
Industry research suggests a bad hire typically costs between 30% and 150% of annual salary, depending on seniority and role.
These estimates are indicative. Actual costs vary by industry, role, and circumstances.
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