Employer cost calculator
What a field employee really costs you each month.
Enter a gross salary, your employer social charges and monthly extras. The calculator shows the true monthly and annual cost of the employee, and how much more than the gross salary it represents.
The employee
Base gross pay before employer charges
Employer social contributions (~42% in France)
Meal vouchers, transport, workwear, equipment
Real monthly cost
$3,204
1.46× the gross salary
Indicative employer cost. Actual charges depend on your country, sector and contract.
How the employer cost is calculated
- 1Take the gross monthly salary.
- 2Add employer social charges (a percentage of the gross).
- 3Add monthly extras such as meal vouchers, transport and workwear. The total is your real monthly employer cost.
Why the real employer cost matters
The gross salary is only part of what an employee costs you. Employer social charges and benefits often add 40% or more on top. Knowing the true cost per employee is essential to price interventions, plan headcount and keep your margins under control.
Frequently asked questions
What are employer social charges?
They are the contributions an employer pays on top of the gross salary (social security, pensions, unemployment, etc.). In France they typically add around 40–45% of the gross; rates vary by country and contract.
What should I put in monthly extras?
Recurring costs tied to the employee that are not in the gross salary: meal vouchers, transport reimbursement, workwear, equipment or per-diems.
Is this the same as the hourly cost?
No. This is the full monthly employer cost. To get a billable hourly rate, divide the loaded cost by billable hours — use our hourly cost calculator.