03 · Size the costFree · illustrative

Size the cost.

Four inputs. The annual cost of mis-hires across wasted salary, replacement recruiting, and team drag — sized for your organization specifically.

Hires per year60

51,000+

Average salary$90,000

$30k$300k+

Mis-hire rate20%

5%40%

Months before they exit8

218+

Illustrative model. Figures draw on published US Department of Labor and SHRM estimates of mis-hire cost, plus replacement-cost research; your numbers will vary. Built to size the opportunity, not to promise a return.

Estimated annual cost of mis-hires

$1,170,000

≈ 12.0 mis-hires a year

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Salary for output you didn't get$360,000

Months of pay before the misfit becomes undeniable

Replacing them$540,000

Doing the whole hire again — sourcing, screening, ramp

Team drag & manager time$270,000

Rework, lost momentum and the hours spent managing it

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