What does idle time cost your company?
Idle time cost is the salary paid for hours when no work happens. Enter your team size, average monthly salary and idle hours per day to estimate it.
Estimated idle time cost
$31,250 / month
$375,000 a year · 13% of payroll
Crew shows idle and productive time for every employee, so you can see where the hours go and fix it with your team.
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What formula does this use?
Monthly cost = employees × monthly salary × (idle hours ÷ working hours). It assumes salary is spread evenly over working hours.
What counts as idle time?
Time at work with no activity, such as long breaks or waiting for tasks. Crew measures it per person and team.
Is this exact?
No. It is an estimate to help you size the problem. Your real numbers depend on roles and how work is measured.