Staffing Tools
Staffing Agency Cost Calculator
Estimate staffing agency fees and total hiring cost based on salary and agency markup. Enter the role pay rate and markup percentage to get a quick estimate.
Staffing Agency Calculator
Calculate agency fees and total cost in seconds.
Secondary Insight
See the true cost per dollar of wages.
For every $1 paid in wages, you spend $0 including agency fees.
Plan hiring costs before engaging an agency.
Use the estimate to compare staffing options and keep budgets on track.
How Staffing Agency Fees Work
Staffing agencies charge a markup percentage on top of wages or salary to cover recruiting and management costs.
Multiply the pay rate by the markup percentage to calculate the agency fee. Add that fee to the base pay to get total cost.
Example: If the annual salary is $60,000 and the markup is 25%, the agency fee is $15,000 and the total cost is $75,000.
- Higher markups increase total hiring cost.
- Compare roles and agencies with the same inputs.
- Revisit estimates when pay rates change.
Simple formulas
Salary x (Markup % / 100)Salary + Agency feeDisclaimer: Estimates are for planning only and may vary by contract.
FAQ
Quick answers to common staffing agency fee questions.
What is a staffing agency markup?
It is the percentage a staffing agency charges on top of wages or salary to cover recruiting, payroll, and overhead.
Does the markup include benefits or taxes?
It depends on the contract. This calculator assumes the markup applies to the base salary or pay rate only.
Are markups the same for every role?
No. Markups vary by role, urgency, and contract terms. Specialized roles often have higher percentages.
Can I use this for hourly pay rates?
Yes. Enter the annualized equivalent or total pay amount for the period you want to estimate.
Is this calculator a quote?
No. It is a planning estimate. Actual costs depend on agency agreements.