True cost of hire rule of thumb: Total annual cost is typically 1.25–1.4× base salary for a full-time employee when benefits, payroll taxes, equipment, and overhead are included.
Revenue or value generated by this hire
Annual revenue generated
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Gross margin %
%
Productivity savings
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Quality / error savings
$
Revenue growth % (yr 2+)
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Analysis period
Gross value
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Total cost
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Net ROI
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ROI %
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Payback
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Total cost (yr 1)
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All-in annual cost
True cost multiplier
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Total ÷ base salary
Net ROI (3 yr)
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Value − cost
ROI %
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Return on hire investment
Payback period
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Months to break even
Monthly net impact
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After ramp-up
Year-by-year ROI breakdown
Payback progress
Full cost breakdown — what this hire actually costs
Fill in the role cost and expected value above
Enter what you will pay this hire and what value they will generate to see your hiring ROI, payback period, and year-by-year return.
Estimate only. Revenue generated by any individual hire is difficult to isolate and attribute. Productivity savings and quality improvements are estimates. Actual ROI depends on performance, retention, and market conditions. Use as a planning framework, not a guarantee. Always consult your CFO or advisor before making significant hiring decisions.