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Employee Affordability Calculator

Translate salary and benefits into the sales and cash runway needed to support a hire.

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Editable assumptionsU.S. planning toolReviewed August 2026

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Uses employer FICA and editable benefits, bonus, recruiting, and overhead assumptions.

Important: This is a general educational planning tool. It does not create legal rights, make an official determination, or replace a current quote, signed agreement, government instruction, or advice from a qualified professional who knows your facts and jurisdiction.

Primary reference: IRS employer payroll-tax rates. Rules, thresholds, rates, and forms can change; verify them before acting.