🍽️ Restaurant Tools
Restaurant Staff Cost Calculator
Total weekly and monthly staff cost per role, shift, and headcount.
Staff details
Fill in the details and click calculate to see your result.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should labor cost be as a percentage of restaurant sales?
Target 25–35% depending on service style: quick service runs 25–30%, full service 30–35%, fine dining up to 40%. Combined with food cost, prime cost should stay under 60–65%.
What does an employee really cost beyond hourly wages?
Add roughly 10–15% for payroll taxes, workers comp, and benefits. A $15/hour employee typically costs $16.50–17.25 per hour worked.
How do I cut labor cost without gutting service?
Schedule to sales forecasts by daypart rather than flat shifts, cross-train staff to flex between stations, and stagger start times so nobody stands idle before the rush.
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