Employee Turnover Calculator

Turnover is a major challenge and cost for many modern organizations, regardless of their size and industry. Employee turnover rate is more than just a statistic - it reflects the health, culture, and operational efficiency of an organization. Understanding and managing employee turnover is essential for sustaining a productive, engaged workforce and safeguarding a company's bottom line. Our calculator helps measure the intricacies of turnover and also indicates how resources can be saved by using Wonderlic assessments.

Use this calculator to identify and measure underlying turnover causes, industry-specific benchmarks, and actionable solutions tailored to enhance employee retention and organizational resilience. See how Wonderlic assessments save you time and money.

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How many employees do you plan to hire in the next 12 months?*

The average annual number of employees a mid-sized organization (251-500 employees) will hire in a year is 14. Use this or input your own if known.

What is the average annual compensation of your employees?*

$58,260 is the US National average salary. Use this or input your own if known.

What is your company's yearly turnover percentage?*

22.8% is the 2022 US benchmark average for turnover. Use this or input your own if known.

What would your company's ideal yearly turnover percentage be?*

A Wonderlic validation study found that turnover was reduced to 8% when candidates scored high in the Wonderlic assessment. Use this or input your own if known.

What percentage of an employee's salary is spent on replacing them when they leave?*

The average cost to replace an employee ranges from 50%-200% of their salary. Use this or input your own if known.

How many applicants do you receive for each job opening?*

43 is the average number of applicants we observe in top Sales, Business Development, and Account-related roles. Use this or input your own if known.

How many minutes do you typically spend reviewing each applicant?*

5.64 is the average time spent reviewing a single resume. Use this or input your own if known.

How many employees does your organization currently have?*

See time and cost savings by using's Wonderlic's pre-hire assessments that help you find candidates who can and want to do their job.