Enter one week or one month. Works in any currency.
How this labour cost calculator works
It adds every staff cost, divides it by sales, and also shows how much you sold for each hour your team worked. The second number makes it easy to compare outlets and days.
What is a good labour cost?
| Format | Usual labour cost |
|---|---|
| Quick service | 20 to 28% |
| Casual dining | 25 to 32% |
| Fine dining | 28 to 35% |
| Cloud kitchen | 15 to 25% |
Rough guides only. Wages differ a lot between countries and cities.
Don't work it out by hand every month
Peasily builds rosters, records attendance and salary, and shows staff cost as a share of sales for every outlet, so you see a heavy roster the same week.
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What is a good labour cost percentage for a restaurant?
Most restaurants keep staff cost at about 20 to 35% of sales, lower for quick service and cloud kitchens and higher for fine dining.
What should labour cost include?
Wages and salaries, overtime, benefits, staff meals, and any housing or transport you provide.
How can I lower labour cost without cutting service?
Build rosters on real hourly footfall, cross-train staff, and move hours from quiet slots to busy ones rather than cutting people.
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We'll walk you through it with your real menu and outlets.