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Industry research puts the cost of one bad hire at roughly 30% of that position’s first-year earnings. Set the salary and see your number.
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About these numbers: this calculator is an educational estimate, not a quote or financial analysis. The headline figure uses the U.S. Department of Labor estimate that a bad hire costs at least 30% of that employee’s first-year earnings. The category split is illustrative. For context, a CareerBuilder survey found companies that made a bad hire lost an average of $14,900, and nearly three in four employers say they’ve made one. Your actual costs vary by role, industry, and how long the mismatch lasts. Not financial or legal advice.
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