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Employee Turnover Rate Calculator

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Turnover rate

8.00%

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How to use the Employee Turnover Rate Calculator

The Employee Turnover Rate Calculator works out your turnover rate in an instant. Enter employees who left and average number of employees and the result updates as you type — it is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser so your figures stay private.

  1. Enter the employees who left.
  2. Enter the average number of employees.
  3. Read off your turnover rate — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

Formula

The Employee Turnover Rate Calculator uses the formula:

Turnover rate = Employees who left ÷ Average number of employees × 100

Worked example

For example, with employees who left of 8 and average number of employees of 100, the turnover rate is 8.00%.

Inputs used
Employees who left 8
Average number of employees 100
Results
Turnover rate 8.00%

Results are estimates for educational use, not professional advice.

Key terms explained

Mean
The average of a set of numbers — their sum divided by how many there are.

Frequently asked questions

Divide the number who left by the average number of employees and multiply by 100. 8 of 100 is an 8% turnover rate.

Add the headcount at the start and end of the period and divide by two.

It varies widely by industry. Lower is usually better, but some turnover is normal and even healthy.

Total turnover counts every exit. You can also track voluntary turnover separately to spot retention issues.

Enter the employees who left. Enter the average number of employees. Read off your turnover rate — the calculator updates automatically, with no button to press.

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