Restaurant Labour Cost Calculator
Work out your real daily and monthly labour cost. Every number comes from what you enter.
Enter staff, wage and hours on the left to see your real labour cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is labour cost calculated?
Number of staff multiplied by their average hourly wage and hours worked, for a daily figure, then multiplied by days worked for a monthly one.
What's a healthy labour cost percentage?
This varies a lot by service style and format, a fine dining restaurant runs differently to a fast casual one, so there's no single number to target across every restaurant.
Does this include tips or service charge paid to staff?
No, this covers wages only, enter whatever you actually pay your staff directly for their hours.