Employee Turnover Rate Calculator
Fill in the values and the answer updates as you type.
How the Employee Turnover Rate Calculator works
Turnover = employees who left ÷ average headcount × 100. Average headcount = (start + end) ÷ 2. Annualized turnover scales a shorter period up to a full year for comparison. Example: with the default values, turnover rate for the period comes to 15.65%.
Inputs and results
The Employee Turnover Rate Calculator takes 4 inputs and gives 4 results.
What you enter
- Employees at start — starts at 120.
- Employees at end — starts at 110.
- Employees who left — starts at 18.
- Period length (months) — starts at 12.
What you get
- Turnover rate for the period
- Annualized turnover
- Average headcount
- Retention rate
Example: Employee Turnover Rate Calculator with the starting values
With employees at start 120, employees at end 110, employees who left 18 and period length 12 months, the calculator returns:
| Turnover rate for the period | 15.65% |
|---|---|
| Annualized turnover | 15.65% |
| Average headcount | 115 |
| Retention rate | 84.35% |
Change any value above and the results update straight away.
Employee Turnover Rate Calculator FAQ
How do I use the Employee Turnover Rate Calculator?
Enter employees at start, employees at end, employees who left and period length in the fields, then read turnover rate for the period, annualized turnover, average headcount and retention rate in the result panel. The answer updates as you type, and you can press Calculate or Enter to refresh it. Use “Copy link” to share your exact numbers with someone else.
What does the Employee Turnover Rate Calculator calculate?
Measure how many staff leave relative to your average headcount. It returns turnover rate for the period, annualized turnover, average headcount and retention rate from the 4 values you provide.
What values does the Employee Turnover Rate Calculator start with?
It opens with employees at start 120, employees at end 110, employees who left 18 and period length 12 months so you can see a working result straight away. Replace them with your own numbers, or press Reset to return to these starting values.
Is the Employee Turnover Rate Calculator free and private?
Yes. It is free, needs no account, and runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent to or stored on our servers. See the Privacy Policy for details.
Can I rely on the Employee Turnover Rate Calculator for financial decisions?
Treat the result as a well-rounded estimate. Real situations often have details a general calculator cannot know, so confirm financial decisions with a qualified professional. See the Disclaimer for more.