Finance

Attrition Rate Calculator

Calculate employee attrition (turnover) rate and the associated replacement cost.

Formulas:
Avg Headcount = (Start + End) / 2
Attrition Rate = (Departures / Avg Headcount) × 100
Retention Rate = 100 − Attrition Rate

Understanding Attrition

Attrition rate measures the percentage of employees who leave during a given period. It includes voluntary resignations, retirements, and involuntary terminations.

Industry Benchmarks (Annual)

IndustryAvg Turnover
Technology13-15%
Healthcare19-22%
Retail / Hospitality60-80%
Finance / Banking15-18%
Manufacturing25-30%

The Cost of Turnover

Replacing an employee costs 50-200% of their annual salary when you factor in recruiting, onboarding, training, and lost productivity. A company with 200 employees and 12.5% attrition replacing 25 people at $15,000 each spends $375,000 annually on turnover.