Talent Cost to Acquire Calculator
Understand the true cost of hiring and whether a hire becomes profitable over time.
Talent cost to acquire inputs and results
Role Selection
Hiring Costs
Direct costs, labor time, tools/recruiters
Time Loss
Days without a hire
Days to full productivity
Average productivity loss during ramp
Revenue & Retention
Revenue generated per working day
Probability hire stays past 90 days
Schedule
Cost to Acquire Talent (CAC)
$402,600
Includes vacancy + ramp losses
Hiring Spend
$30,000
Vacancy Cost
$207,000
Ramp Cost
$165,600
Annual Lifetime Value (LTV)
$529,920
Profitability Over Time
1-Year Outcome
Not Profitable1.3 : 1
LTV to CAC Ratio
Target: 3:1 or higher
2-Year Outcome
Break-even2.6 : 1
LTV to CAC Ratio
Target: 3:1 or higher
3-Year Outcome
Profitable3.9 : 1
LTV to CAC Ratio
Target: 3:1 or higher
Coaching Insights
Hiring is expensive here. Long vacancies are doing most of the damage.
Most hiring problems are caused by long vacancies and slow ramp-up.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. Actual hiring outcomes may vary based on role, market, and retention.
This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, legal, or practice-management advice. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on these estimates.
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