Staffing cost estimator

See what one week of staffing could cost—and save.

Choose your industry, enter your workforce needs, and get a clear planning estimate in seconds.

IndustryWorker pay rate $18.00/hrStarting markup 42%

Hours per weekWorkers

Weeks staffed

Industry markups are adjustable planning starting points. Your actual CTSS rate depends on the role, market, screening, workers’ compensation class, shift, volume, and service scope.

Estimated bill rate

$26/ worker hour

Direct worker wages$7,200

Estimated CTSS invoice$10,224

See the savings opportunity

Modeled in-house operating cost$10,800

Potential savings$576

That is up to $29,952 in annualized savings at the same weekly staffing level—while CTSS handles recruiting, screening, payroll, HR support, and workforce administration.

How this comparison works

The in-house model adds 50% to direct wages as a simple planning allowance for employer payroll costs, workers’ compensation, recruiting, screening, onboarding, payroll administration, HR time, and turnover. Your actual costs may be higher or lower.

More than a rate

Your CTSS markup puts an entire workforce support system to work.

Instead of managing each cost and task separately, your estimated bill rate brings the essentials together:

Recruiting and advertisingCandidate screeningOnboarding supportPayroll processingWorkers’ compensationTimekeeping supportHR administrationTurnover response

Spend less time filling gaps. Put fewer internal dollars into administration. Keep your operation moving.

CTSS helps turn unpredictable hiring expenses into one clearer, scalable staffing cost.

Planning note: Results are estimates, not a quote, guarantee, or tax/accounting advice. Actual rates and savings vary by role, market, risk class, screening, shift, volume, and your company’s internal costs.

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