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Cost to Hire Calculator
Compare a traditional hiring workflow with a modern SkillSauce powered workflow. See how time and cost change step-by-step. For this calculator, team time is converted into cost using role-based hourly rates, because work hours represent real labor cost (and opportunity cost) for the organization.
Set your inputs to update the timeline and cost estimate
Manual screening
Manual screening vs ATS (100 resumes)
Time: 100 × 45s = — • Cost: HR hourly × time
HR benchmark used: — / year → — / hour
Unit cost: — per resume
SkillSauce ATS (free)
Manual screening vs ATS (100 resumes)
Time: ATS processes 100 resumes in 2 min • Cost: $0 (ATS is free)
Unit cost: $0 per resume (SkillSauce ATS is free)
Other assessment platforms (avg: $8)
Assessments (50 candidates)
Evaluating and scheduling assessment for candidates = 8 mins • Cost: 50 × $8 + HR hourly × time
Unit cost: $8 per assessment (proctoring may cost extra)
SkillSauce assessments ($2)
Assessments (50 candidates)
Evaluating and scheduling assessment for candidates = 8 mins • Cost: 50 × $2 (reports included) + HR hourly × time
Unit cost: $2 per assessment (proctoring + reports included)
Other aptitude tests (avg: $5)
Aptitude assessments (25 candidates)
Evaluating and scheduling assessment for candidates = 5 mins • Cost: 25 × $5 + HR hourly × time
Unit cost: $5 per aptitude assessment
SkillSauce aptitude ($2)
Aptitude assessments (25 candidates)
Evaluating and scheduling assessment for candidates = 5 mins • Cost: 25 × $2 (included) + HR hourly × time
Unit cost: $2 per aptitude assessment
Team member Interview
Human Interview (15 candidates)
Time: 15 × 60 min • Cost: Senior Team Member hourly × time
Senior Team Member benchmark used: — / year → — / hour
Unit cost: — per 60‑min interview
TESSA AI Interviews ($4)
TESSA AI Interviews (15 Candidates)
Scheduling + interview configuration = 8 mins • Cost: 15 × $4 • Time: handled by TESSA AI
Unit cost: $4 per AI interview
Manual scheduling (2 min each)
Final HR round (8 candidates)
Time: 8 × 2 min • Cost: HR hourly × time
HR benchmark used: — / year → — / hour
Unit cost: — per schedule
Bulk scheduling + invites/reminders
Final HR round (8 candidates)
Time: 8 × 0.2 min • Platform fee: $0 (bulk scheduling + invites included)
Virtual interviews are free.
Unit cost: $0 platform fee per scheduled interview
Traditional cost per hire
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Total time: —
Traditional hiring often carries significant internal costs that are not explicitly tracked, including time spent by HR and hiring teams on screening, coordination, and interviews.
Difference
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Time difference: —
For 1 hire: —
Baseline year: 2026
SkillSauce cost per hire
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Total time: —
Includes SkillSauce platform fees (assessments, aptitude, TESSA AI interviews). ATS, reports, and scheduling are free.
Cost to Hire Calculator
Discover how much time and money you can save by using SkillSauce for hiring. Compare traditional hiring workflows with a modern, automated SkillSauce process. This calculator converts team effort into cost using role-based hourly rates, giving you a real view of labor and opportunity costs.
How the Calculator Works
- Select your inputs: Role, experience level, hiring volume, and country.
- Compare workflows: See how time and cost change step by step for traditional vs SkillSauce hiring.
- Understand savings: Get a clear picture of your potential cost and time savings per hire.
Tip: Hover over each step to see detailed calculations for HR time, assessments, and interviews.
Quick Snapshot: Traditional vs SkillSauce
| Metric | Traditional Hiring | SkillSauce |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per hire | ₹57,230 | ₹18,954 |
| Time per hire | 16.7 hrs | 25 min |
| Resumes processed | 100 | 100 |
With SkillSauce, your team spends less time interviewing and more time making final hiring decisions.
Step-by-Step Impact
| Step | Traditional Hiring | SkillSauce |
|---|---|---|
| Manual Screening | 100 resumes → 75 min → ₹509 | ATS processes 100 resumes → 2 min → ₹0 |
| Skill Assessments | 50 candidates → 8 min → $8 avg per candidate → ₹35,885 | 50 candidates → 8 min → $2 per candidate → ₹9,012 |
| Aptitude Tests | 25 candidates → 5 min → $5 avg → ₹11,231 | 25 candidates → 5 min → $2 per candidate → ₹4,513 |
| Team Member Interviews | 15 candidates → 15 hrs → ₹9,496 | 15 candidates → 8 min → TESSA AI → ₹5,429 |
| Final HR Scheduling | 8 candidates → 16 min → ₹109 | Bulk scheduling → 2 min → ₹0 |
Result: Faster, cheaper, and smarter hiring with SkillSauce.
How the Cost is Calculated
We ensure transparency by showing the formula behind the calculator:
Cost per hire = (HR hourly rate × time spent by HR) + (Team hourly rate × interview time) + assessment fees + platform fees
This captures all hidden costs and highlights the efficiency gains from SkillSauce.
Why SkillSauce is Better
Faster Hiring
From hours to minutes with AI-powered scheduling and assessments
Lower Costs
Reduce manual effort and unnecessary platform fees
Smarter Decisions
AI assessments and TESSA AI interviews give actionable insights
Comprehensive Workflow
From ATS to reports, everything is included
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