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Hire vs. Fractional Calculator

See the true all-in cost of a full-time hire — salary, benefits, payroll taxes, recruiting, fringe, and ramp time — compared to what a fractional resource actually costs for the same work.

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Benchmarks are pre-filled based on US market averages. Every field below is editable — adjust to match your actual numbers.

Full-Time Hire Costs
$ / yr
% of salary
Health, dental, vision, life insurance. Typically 22–30%.
% of salary
FICA (7.65%) + FUTA/SUTA (~1–2%). Typically 8–10%.
$ / yr
Equipment, tools, training, 401k match, PTO value, perks.
% of salary
Headhunter / agency fee. Zero if hiring directly — add time cost instead.
weeks
Time the role sits open — productivity and opportunity cost.
weeks to full output
Weeks before the hire reaches full productivity. Counted at 50% output.
Fractional Resource Costs
$ / hr
hrs / mo
A full-time employee works ~173 hrs/month. Use this to right-size.
months
How long do you actually need this role? Shorter engagements strongly favor fractional.
% of ramp cost
Fractional resources start producing in week 1. Captures the FT ramp cost you avoid. Default: 100%.
12-month total comparison active
The engagement panel below compares both options over the exact months you specified.
Year 1 — Full-Time All-In
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Salary + benefits + taxes + fringe + recruiting + ramp
Year 1 — Fractional All-In
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Rate × hours × 12 months (no overhead)
Year 1 Difference
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Break-Even Hours / Month
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Hours at which fractional = FT monthly cost
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Enter your numbers to see a recommendation.

Select a role above or adjust the inputs to get a personalized hire vs. fractional analysis.

Year-Over-Year Cost Comparison
Full-time hire vs. fractional resource — annual cost by year
Full-Time Hire
Fractional
Engagement-Length Comparison
Full-Time Cost
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Over your engagement period
Fractional Cost
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Over your engagement period
Total Savings
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Choosing the lower-cost option
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Benchmarks are US market estimates and may vary by geography, industry, and company stage. This tool is for planning purposes only — not financial or legal advice.
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