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Recruitment Cost Calculator

Calculate the total cost per hire including job advertising, recruiter fees, interview time, background verification and onboarding costs.

Result

Cost ComponentTotal (₹)Per Hire (₹)
Notes & assumptions: Interview cost = hours × interviewer hourly rate. All costs divided by number of hires for CPH. Industry benchmark CPH in India: ₹15,000–1,00,000 depending on role seniority.

Disclaimer: This tool provides an indicative estimate for general planning only and is not professional, legal, financial, medical or engineering advice. Reference values are editable defaults that vary by location, vendor, regulation and date. Verify critical figures with a qualified professional. Varada Nexus accepts no liability for decisions made using this tool.

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FAQ

What is a good cost per hire?

Average CPH in India varies significantly: ₹15,000–30,000 for junior roles, ₹50,000–1,50,000 for mid-level, ₹1,00,000–5,00,000+ for senior/C-suite positions.

How can I reduce cost per hire?

Employee referral programmes (low CPH, high retention), building an internal talent pool, using LinkedIn Recruiter efficiently and investing in employer branding reduce CPH significantly.

What is the recruiter agency fee percentage?

Standard agency fee in India is 8–12% of annual CTC for junior/mid roles, 15–20% for senior roles, and up to 25–33% for executive search.