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Hiring Cost Calculator
See the true cost of every hire — internal recruiter time, job-board fees, agency commission, manager interview time, visa, and onboarding. Get cost-per-hire and annual recruitment spend.
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* Agency fee = 15% of annual salary per agency-sourced hire. Visa cost prefilled by country.
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The Six Cost Lines
Most companies underestimate hiring cost by 40% because they only count recruiter time. The real figure includes all six.
Recruiter
Hours × Rate
In-house recruiter time per hire — sourcing, screening, scheduling.
Manager
Hours × Rate
Hiring manager interview time — usually the most expensive hour.
Job Boards
Per-hire flat
LinkedIn, Naukrigulf, Bayt, ad spend.
Agency
Salary × 15%
Per agency-sourced hire only.
Visa
Per relocated hire
Country-specific work permit + medical + Emirates ID.
Onboarding
Per-hire flat
Materials, devices, induction time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does cost-per-hire include?
Internal recruiter time, external advertising (job boards, agency fees), interview time of hiring managers, visa & medical for relocated hires, onboarding materials, and pre-employment background checks. We sum all of these for you.
What's a typical cost-per-hire in the Middle East?
CIPD pegs average cost-per-hire at AED 7,000–15,000 in the UAE, SAR 8,000–18,000 in Saudi Arabia, and EGP 12,000–25,000 in Egypt. Senior or scarce roles can be 3–5× higher.
Are agency fees part of every hire?
No — only for roles where a recruitment agency is engaged. Set agency fee to 0 for in-house sourcing. Default agency fee is 15% of annual gross salary.
Should I include the manager's interview time?
Yes. Hiring is one of the costliest hidden expenses. A senior manager spending 4 hours per hire across 50 hires costs 200 hours of high-value time. We include this by default.
Does visa cost apply to local hires?
No. The default visa cost is per relocated hire only — local nationals (e.g., Saudis hired in KSA) do not incur visa fees. Set count of relocated hires separately.
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