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Cost Per Hire (CPH) & Talent Acquisition ROI Calculator

Calculate your true average cost per hire using the SHRM standard formula by aggregating internal recruiting expenses, external job board fees, recruiter commissions, and screening costs.

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Calculated ResultCost Per Hire & Recruitment ROI

Average Cost Per Hire (CPH)

5,000$/hire

Total Cumulative Recruitment Spend

30,000 $/hire

External Spend Percentage Share

60%

External vs Internal Recruiting Expenses

External Agency & Ad Sourcing
18,000 $/hire(60%)
Internal Labor & Tool Overhead
12,000 $/hire(40%)

Detailed Calculation Breakdown

External Agency & Ad Sourcing
18,000 $/hire
Internal Labor & Tool Overhead
12,000 $/hire
Unit Cost Per Successful Placement
5,000 $/hire

Calculation Methodology

Cost Per Hire (CPH) = (Total Internal Recruiting Costs + Total External Recruiting Costs) / Total Number of Hires.

Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer

SHRM industry benchmarks place the average cost per hire at ~$4,700, climbing significantly higher for executive and technical engineering talent.

This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.

Frequently Asked Questions

External: agency fees, job board postings (LinkedIn/Indeed), background checks. Internal: internal recruiter salaries, hiring manager interview time, ATS software licenses, employee referral bonuses.
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