True Labor Cost Calculator: Beyond the Hourly Wage
The Hidden Cost of Talent
For many business owners, “I pay them $20 an hour” is a dangerous simplification. The gap between a worker’s gross salary and the total cost to the company (The Labor Burden) can be as high as 40%. The Ahoxy Labor Cost Calculator is designed to reveal these hidden figures, ensuring your profit margins remain protected as you scale your team.
What Comprises the ‘True’ Labor Cost?
- Payroll Taxes: Employer-side contributions to social security, unemployment, and other mandatory government levies.
- Benefits & Insurance: Health plans, 401k matching, and workers’ compensation insurance.
- Vacation & Sick Leave: You are paying for hours where the employee isn’t producing—these must be amortized over the working year.
- Overhead Allocation: The desk, the laptop, the software licenses, and even the office electricity associated with that specific hire.
Strategic Advantages of Auditing Labor Costs:
- Accurate Project Quoting: If you run a service business, you must know your real cost per hour to ensure your quotes are actually profitable.
- Hiring Decisions: Compare the cost of a full-time hire versus an outsourced contractor or a part-time helper.
- Cash Flow Management: Predict your future payroll liabilities with precision, preventing end-of-quarter surprises.
The 1.3x Rule of Thumb
In many industries, the total burden is approximately 1.3 to 1.4 times the base salary. Does your business follow this pattern? Use our calculator to find your specific multiplier and lead your business with data-driven confidence.
Know your numbers to grow your business. Start your audit with Ahoxy today!
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