Meeting Cost Calculator
The salary cost of that meeting.
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ⓘ Live results
Results
- Cost per meeting
- $298.08
- Annual cost
- $14,307.69
- Cost per minute
- $4.97
- Person-hours used
- 8
Quick answer
A meeting costs the combined hourly salary of everyone attending.
Cost = attendees × hourly rate × hours
How to use the Meeting Cost Calculator
- 1Enter attendee count and average salary.
- 2Enter the meeting length.
- 3Set how often it recurs.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Attendees8
- Average salary62000 $
- Duration60 min
- Times per week1
- Employer overhead25 %
Results
- Cost per meeting$298.08
- Annual cost$14,307.69
- Cost per minute$4.97
- Person-hours used8
Frequently asked questions
Should overhead be included?
Yes — employer taxes and benefits add 20–30% to salary cost.
How do I cut meeting cost?
Halve the invite list before halving the duration.
About this calculator
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