Staffing Cost Calculator
Use this calculator to translate between a worker's pay rate, the agency's markup, and the bill rate you're charged. It does the arithmetic only — it doesn't assume a 'typical' markup, because real markups vary widely by role, industry, and what's included.
Frequently asked questions
How is a bill rate calculated?
Bill rate = pay rate × (1 + markup). For example, a pay rate with a 50% markup produces a bill rate of 1.5× the pay rate. The markup covers the agency's payroll taxes, insurance, overhead, and margin.
What markup should I expect?
There's no single standard — markups vary by role, skill level, industry, and what services are included. Ask each agency what its markup covers rather than comparing percentages alone.
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