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Labor Burden Calculator
Wage to true employer cost per hour — taxes, workers comp, benefits, vehicle, and non-billable time.
Loaded cost
$40per paid hour
- Total burden
- 25.6%
- Cost per billable hour
- $57
- Billable share of day
- 70.0%
What this assumes
- Illustrative defaults — replace with your actual costs and local rules.
Understanding the result
How to use this
Wage to true employer cost per hour — taxes, workers comp, benefits, vehicle, and non-billable time.
Common questions
Is this free?
Yes — runs in your browser, no account required.
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