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Interview Cost Calculator

Enter your hiring details below to calculate the true cost of your interview process — including recruiter time, panels, assessments, and hidden overhead.

Role Details

Role Level

Annual Salary (USD)

Recruiter Type

Screening Stage

Phone/Video Screens Conducted

Avg Screen Duration (mins)

Recruiter Hourly Rate ($)

Panel Interviews

Interviewers Per Panel

Number of Panel Rounds

Panel Interview Duration (mins)

Avg Interviewer Hourly Rate ($)

Other Costs

Skills Assessments / Tests

Assessment Cost per Candidate ($)

Background / Reference Checks

Background Check Cost ($)

Candidates Flown in for Interview

Avg Travel Cost per Candidate ($)

Admin / Coordination Hours

Admin Hourly Rate ($)

Offer Declines / Dropouts

Total Interview Process Cost

$3,364

18.3 total interviewer hours

Cost Breakdown

Phone/Video Screening (Recruiter)$340

Phone/Video Screening (Hiring Manager)$160

Panel Interview Time$660

Panel Interview Prep$330

Assessments / Tests$250

Background / Reference Checks$65

Candidate Travel$900

Scheduling & Admin$220

Cost Reduction Tip

Using async video screening instead of live phone screens can reduce your screening costs by up to 60%. See all strategies →

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