A vacancy costs far more than the advert. Lost output, slower delivery and the time it takes a new starter to get up to speed all add up. Use the calculator to estimate the real number.
Estimate your cost of hire
Enter a few details and we’ll estimate the total cost of filling the role, including productivity lost while it sits empty and a typical ramp-up period.
Estimated total cost of this hire
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Estimate only. Assumes lost output during the vacancy is worth roughly the role’s salary, plus ~50% reduced productivity over the ramp-up period. Real figures vary by role and team.
How to bring the number down
- Shorten time-to-fill with a ready shortlist of pre-vetted candidates
- Write sharper adverts so you attract the right people first time
- Improve onboarding to shorten the ramp-up period
- Protect retention — the cheapest hire is the one you don’t have to repeat
The big lever: for most roles, the vacancy itself costs more than the recruitment fee. Speed to a good hire usually beats squeezing the fee.
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Our specialists keep a pool of work-ready candidates so we can move quickly without cutting corners. Tell us the role and we’ll show you how fast it can be.