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Free Hiring Cost Calculator

Estimate the visible and hidden costs of keeping a role open, including interview time, job ad spend, recruitment fees, and productivity loss.

What this tool does

This free browser-based calculator estimates the visible and hidden costs of recruitment. It factors in job ad spend, interview time, interviewer hourly cost, recruitment fees, lost productivity, and cost of vacancy based on days the role stays open.

Who this tool is for

This tool is for business owners, hiring managers, HR teams, finance teams, and founders who want to understand the true cost of keeping a role open or using external recruitment.

What this tool does not do

This tool does not provide certified financial or accounting advice. It gives planning estimates based on your inputs. Actual costs vary by role, location, industry, and recruitment approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a certified financial calculator?
No. This is a planning estimate tool. Use it for budgeting and planning, not for audited financial reporting.
What is "cost of vacancy"?
Cost of vacancy is the estimated productivity and revenue loss from having an unfilled role. It includes work not done, overtime for existing staff, and delayed projects.
Can SwishrHire reduce my hiring costs?
SwishrHire provides fast, targeted recruitment support that can reduce time-to-hire and associated vacancy costs. Contact us to discuss your needs.

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This calculator provides a planning estimate for hiring cost modelling. Actual costs vary by role, location, industry, and recruitment approach.

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