True Cost of Hiring an Employee
Calculate the real cost of an employee beyond salary. Taxes, benefits, overhead, and total burden rate.
Más Allá del Salario
El costo total es 1.25-1.4x el salario bruto. Un empleado de $60,000 cuesta $75,000-84,000. Incluye: FICA (7.65%), seguro médico ($6,000-15,000), 401k match, seguro desempleo, PTO, y espacio/equipo.
Empleado vs Contratista
Un contratista a $60/hora ≈ empleado de $80,000-90,000 considerando todos los costos. Para proyectos de 3-6 meses: contratista es más económico. Para 12+ meses: empleado generalmente cuesta menos.
The largest hidden employee cost is turnover. Replacing an employee costs 50-200% of their annual salary (recruiting, interviewing, training, lost productivity). For a $65,000 position, turnover costs $32,500-130,000. Investing in retention (competitive pay, culture, growth opportunities) is almost always cheaper than replacement.
