Employee turnover rate
The share of employees who leave over the year, and what it costs.
How it works
Turnover = leavers / average headcount × 100. Replacing an employee often costs 20–50% of their yearly salary.
Results are for guidance only and do not replace professional advice.
Worked example
With the default values:
- Leavers over the period6
- Headcount at the start40
- Headcount at the end44
- Cost to replace one person8000
you get:
- Staff turnover rate14.3 %
- Average headcount42
- Cost of departures€48,000.00
- Retention85.7 %
Frequently asked questions
How does the “Employee turnover rate” tool work?
Turnover = leavers / average headcount × 100. Replacing an employee often costs 20–50% of their yearly salary.
What do I need to enter?
Just fill in: leavers over the period, headcount at the start, headcount at the end, cost to replace one person. The result updates as you type.
Can you give an example?
Leavers over the period: 6; Headcount at the start: 40; Headcount at the end: 44; Cost to replace one person: 8000 → Staff turnover rate: 14.3 %; Average headcount: 42.
Is this calculator free, and is my data private?
Yes. HOD Calc is completely free with no sign-up. The calculation runs in your browser: nothing you type is sent or stored.