HR & Corporate Calculators
Employee cost, overtime pay, PTO accrual, payroll burden, and severance pay calculators for HR professionals and business owners.
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Employee Cost Calculator
Calculate the true total cost of an employee including salary, FICA, FUTA, SUTA, health insurance, retirement match, and workers comp using 2026 tax rates and benefit benchmarks.
Use CalculatorOvertime Pay Calculator
Calculate overtime pay at 1.5x or 2.0x rates based on hours worked, with support for double time thresholds and annual overtime cost projections using 2026 FLSA rules.
Use CalculatorPTO Accrual Calculator
Calculate paid time off accrual rates per pay period, track current balances, project year-end totals, and determine the dollar value of accrued PTO.
Use CalculatorPayroll Burden Calculator
Calculate total payroll burden across multiple employees including FICA, FUTA, SUTA, health insurance, retirement, and workers comp using 2026 employer tax rates.
Use CalculatorSeverance Pay Calculator
Estimate severance package value based on years of service, salary, tax withholding, and benefits continuation using standard industry formulas.
Use CalculatorHuman resources professionals and business owners manage some of the most complex and consequential calculations in any organization. Employee total cost, overtime pay, PTO accrual, payroll burden, and severance obligations all follow specific formulas governed by labor laws and company policies. Our HR calculators provide clear, accurate tools that help HR managers, payroll administrators, and business owners make informed decisions about their most valuable asset: their people.
Why Use Our HR & Corporate Calculators
Employee cost calculations go far beyond base salary. Employer-side payroll taxes, health insurance contributions, workers compensation, retirement matching, and paid time off all add to the true cost of employment. Most estimates suggest that total employee cost is 1.25 to 1.4 times base salary. Our calculators break down these components so you can budget accurately, evaluate hiring decisions, and understand the full financial impact of your workforce.
Who Are These Calculators For?
- HR managers calculating total employee cost and payroll burden
- Business owners evaluating hiring decisions and compensation packages
- Payroll administrators computing overtime pay and PTO accrual
- Corporate finance teams budgeting for workforce expenses
Key Features
- Total employee cost calculation including taxes, benefits, and overhead
- Overtime pay computation following federal labor standards
- PTO accrual tracking based on accrual rate and tenure policies
- Payroll burden percentage and severance pay estimation
How to Choose the Right Calculator
For hiring decisions, the Employee Cost Calculator shows the true cost beyond base salary. The Overtime Pay Calculator handles time-and-a-half and double-time scenarios per federal standards. HR teams managing leave policies should use the PTO Accrual Calculator. The Payroll Burden Calculator helps finance teams understand the employer cost multiplier for budgeting purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in total employee cost?
Total employee cost includes base salary, employer FICA taxes (7.65%), health insurance contributions, retirement plan matching, workers compensation, unemployment insurance, and any other employer-paid benefits. Our calculator breaks down each component so you see the full picture.
How is overtime pay calculated?
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), non-exempt employees earn 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Some states and companies offer double time for certain conditions. Our Overtime Calculator handles standard time-and-a-half and custom multipliers.
What is payroll burden?
Payroll burden is the total employer cost above base salary, expressed as a percentage. It typically ranges from 25% to 40% of base salary depending on the benefits package. Our Payroll Burden Calculator computes this percentage based on your actual benefit costs.
How does PTO accrual work?
PTO accrual calculates how much paid time off an employee earns per pay period based on their annual allotment and pay frequency. Our PTO Accrual Calculator supports weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, and monthly pay periods.
Disclaimer
HR and corporate calculators provide estimates based on the values you enter. Overtime rules, employment taxes, and benefit requirements vary by jurisdiction and are governed by federal, state, and local labor laws. Always verify calculations with your payroll provider and legal counsel. These tools are for planning and estimation purposes and do not constitute legal or tax advice.