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LEADERSHIP / True Cost of a Hire
What that hire actually costs, all-in.
Base salary is the start, not the number. Layer taxes, benefits, overhead, and bonus to see what a role will really cost — before you make the offer.
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True annual cost
$117,175
Monthly cost
$9,765
Effective hourly (2,080 hrs)
$56.33
Above base
37.9%
Payroll tax
$8,075
Bonus at target
$8,500
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