Engineering Hiring Cost Calculator

Enter your role details to see a full breakdown of what you'll actually spend to hire an engineer.

Role Details

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Sourcing & Recruitment

Interview Process

1 round10 rounds
1 person8 people
0.5h4h

Additional Costs

Estimated Total Hiring Cost
$56,175
37.5% of first-year salary

Cost Breakdown

External recruiter / search fee$30,000
Internal recruiter time$2,250
Interview panel time (lost productivity)$3,750
Background & reference checks$175
Onboarding ramp cost$20,000
Failed Hire Risk

If this hire doesn't work out, the total cost (including replacement) is estimated at:

$185,438

Includes re-hiring + 30% salary in lost productivity