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True Cost of an Employee
See the real cost of hiring someone. Enter the hourly wage and hours to get the total annual cost with a full breakdown.
The cost of an employee is more than just their hourly wage. There is holiday pay, KiwiSaver, ACC and other costs on top.
Enter the hourly rate and hours per week to see the true annual cost and the effective hourly rate.
Rates last reviewed: 1 September 2026. Estimates only. Talk to us before making decisions based on these numbers.
On-costs included
Holiday pay8%
KiwiSaver (employer)3%
ACC earners levy1.6%
Results
Gross annual wages$52,000.00
Holiday pay (8%)$4,160.00
KiwiSaver (3%)$1,560.00
ACC levy (1.6%)$832.00
Total annual cost$58,552.00
Effective hourly rate$28.15
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