Meeting Cost Calculator
How much that meeting actually costs.
This meeting costs
$800.00
$41,600/ year if it’s weekly
What hourly rate to use
For fully-loaded employee cost: total annual compensation (salary + benefits + overhead) ÷ 2,000 working hours. For a US software engineer that’s typically $80-180 per hour. Use your team’s actual rate for accurate numbers.
About
Enter the number of attendees, average hourly rate, and meeting duration. The tool shows the total dollar cost. Useful for talking yourself out of unnecessary meetings or for the awkward agenda check at the start.
How to use
- Enter attendees and hourly rate.
- Enter meeting length.
- Read the total cost.
FAQ
What hourly rate should I use?+
Total compensation divided by 2,000 working hours (close to fully loaded annual cost). For US engineers that's often $80-150 per hour.