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Employee Hiring Cost Calculator (Employer Total Cost)

Find out the actual total cost of hiring an employee in Brazil. Contrast Simples Nacional vs. Lucro Presumido corporate tax regimes, calculate social security contributions, vacation and 13th-month accruals, severance reserve, and perks.

Base Compensation

Company Benefits

Cost Multiplier
1.62x
+62.1% over nominal gross salary
Effective Monthly Employer Cost
R$ 5.675,00
Salário Nominal: R$ 3.500,00
Total Annual Employer Cost
R$ 68.100,00
Inclui 12 meses + 13º + Férias + Encargos

Composição Percentual do Custo Total

Salário Direto Encargos Patronais & FGTS Provisões (13º, Férias, Rescisão) Benefícios

Detailed Cost Breakdown

Item / Cost DriverMonthly Amount (R$)% of Salary
Gross Salary & AdditionsR$ 3.500,00100.0%
Monthly FGTS (8%)R$ 280,008.0%
13th-Month Salary Accrual (8.33%)R$ 291,678.3%
Vacation + 1/3 Constitutional Bonus Accrual (11.11%)R$ 388,8911.1%
Payroll Taxes on 13th & VacationR$ 54,441.6%
FGTS Severance Penalty Accrual (4%)R$ 140,004.0%
Total Company BenefitsR$ 1.020,0029.1%
Effective Monthly Employer CostR$ 5.675,001.62x (+62.1%)

How it works

1

Select corporate tax regime (Simples Nacional vs. Lucro Presumido/Real).

2

Enter gross nominal wage and recurring additions or hazard allowances.

3

Input employee benefits (transit pass, meal vouchers, health insurance).

4

Review the cost multiplier, year-end expense projections, and full itemized tax breakdown.

Frequently asked questions

Is it really free?

Yes. The site is supported by ads, so you never pay or need to create an account.

What is the average cost multiplier over base salary in Brazil?

Under Simples Nacional, total hiring cost usually ranges between 1.35x and 1.50x base wage. Under Lucro Presumido or Real with benefits, it routinely reaches 1.60x to 1.85x.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. The page adapts to your screen and does not require installing any app.