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Employee cost calculator

Employee cost calculator

Total annual cost €31,440.00
Monthly cost (×12)
€2,620.00
Employer contribution
€7,440.00

The employee's gross salary is topped up with the employer's payroll tax or social security contribution — rates vary widely by country, often 10-35% of gross pay. Estimate only.

This employee cost calculator works out the total cost of hiring someone, including the employer’s payroll tax or social security contribution on top of their gross salary.

Gross salary is only part of the cost

Employers typically pay an additional percentage of an employee’s gross salary toward payroll taxes or social security, on top of the salary itself. Enter the gross annual salary and the applicable employer contribution rate to see the total annual and monthly cost to the business.

FAQ

What's included in the total employee cost?
The employee's gross annual salary plus the employer's payroll tax or social security contribution, which is calculated as a percentage of the gross salary.
What percentage should I use for the employer contribution?
It varies widely by country and even by industry — often somewhere between 10% and 35% of gross pay. Check your local payroll tax rules or ask your accountant for the exact figure.
Does this include other costs like benefits or equipment?
No, it only covers salary and the mandatory payroll tax or social security contribution. Benefits, insurance, equipment and other overhead should be added separately.