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Employee turnover cost calculator

Turnover is paid in recruitment, onboarding and months of reduced productivity. Enter your headcount, turnover rate and average salary to put a yearly figure on it.

The figures behind it · Typical turnover
15 % a year
Replacement cost
3 to 6 months of salary
Formula
leavers × months × salary

Your figures

Leavers in a year as a share of headcount. 15 % is typical; hospitality and logistics often see 30 % or more.

Hiring, onboarding and lost productivity. Studies put it at 3 to 6 months of salary for most roles, more for specialists.

How the cost is estimated

Each leaver costs a number of months of salary; the rate says how many leavers there are.

Leavers
Headcount × annual turnover rate. 50 people at 15 % is 7.5 leavers a year.
Cost per leaver
Hiring, onboarding, training and the productivity gap while the role is empty and the newcomer learns. Research puts it at 3 to 6 months of salary for most jobs; more for managers and specialists.
Yearly cost
Leavers × cost per leaver. Even modest retention gains pay back quickly against this figure.
Source and rules

Jober

Rule set 2026.1, last checked on October 12, 2026.

The result is an estimate based on the statutory rules. Your contract, collective agreement or tax code may change the figures. It is not tax or legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate my turnover rate?

Leavers in the period divided by the average headcount, times 100. Twelve leavers in a year with 80 staff is 15 %.

Why months of salary?

It scales with the role: replacing a £25,000 warehouse operative costs less than replacing a £60,000 engineer, but the proportion is similar.

What reduces turnover?

Realistic job previews, a structured first 90 days, pay in line with the market and managers who hold regular one-to-ones. Use the salary pages to check your pay against the market.

What next?

Post a job on Jober and reach candidates while the numbers are fresh.

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