Contractor vs Full-Time Employee (FTE) Calculator
Use this free Contractor vs FTE Calculator to compare total cost differences between hiring a contractor and a full-time employee.
Contractor vs FTE Calculator
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How Comparison is Calculated
Annual Contractor Cost = Hourly Rate × 2080 hours.
Compare this to the FTE’s annual salary to see which is more cost-efficient.
Example
Contractor at $80/hour costs $166,400 annually (80×2080). If FTE earns $120,000, contractor costs 38% more.
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