Turnover cost by occupation. the full dollar picture
Most dashboards show a turnover percentage. This one shows what each separation actually cost. recruiting, ramp time, and lost productivity in one number.
Schedule a demoReplacement cost by occupation. occupations above 20% turnover highlighted
Sample data. illustrative only.
- Customer Service Reps (43-4051): 31% turnover, $487K replacement cost YTD. highest dollar exposure of any occupation.
- Registered Nurses (29-1141): 24% turnover, $312K. average replacement cost per separation is $78K due to agency and ramp costs.
- Software Developers (15-1252): 11% turnover. below average, but each separation costs $68K. Two exits this year = $136K quiet exposure.
AI-generated report (sample)
Five occupations exceeded 20% voluntary turnover. Customer Service Reps are the highest-volume driver; Registered Nurses carry the highest per-separation cost. Total replacement spend of $1.24M represents 4.2% of the annual salary budget for these roles. A 5-point reduction in CS Rep turnover alone would recover approximately $78K annually. Recommend exit interview analysis for both populations before the next budget cycle.
Why this matters for HR leaders
- Turnover percentage is a lagging signal. dollar cost is the number that gets CFO attention and budget approval.
- Per-separation drill-down shows whether the cost driver is recruiting (external search fees), ramp (time to full productivity), or vacancy (days the role sat open).
- Sorted by occupation, not department. so you can benchmark against BLS industry norms for the same SOC code.
Separation log. last 12 months (sample)
| Occupation | SOC | Tenure | Recruiting $ | Ramp $ | Lost Prod $ | Total | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Service Rep | 43-4051 | 0.8 yr | $4,200 | $12,000 | $18,500 | $34,700 | Medium |
| Customer Service Rep | 43-4051 | 1.2 yr | $4,200 | $12,000 | $21,000 | $37,200 | Medium |
| Registered Nurse | 29-1141 | 2.1 yr | $18,000 | $32,000 | $28,000 | $78,000 | High |
| Registered Nurse | 29-1141 | 3.4 yr | $18,000 | $32,000 | $28,000 | $78,000 | High |
| Software Developer | 15-1252 | 1.8 yr | $22,000 | $28,000 | $18,000 | $68,000 | High |
| Software Developer | 15-1252 | 0.6 yr | $22,000 | $28,000 | $18,000 | $68,000 | High |
| Sales Rep, Wholesale | 41-3099 | 1.1 yr | $8,500 | $19,000 | $24,000 | $51,500 | High |
| Production Worker | 51-9199 | 2.8 yr | $2,800 | $8,000 | $9,200 | $20,000 | Low |
| Production Worker | 51-9199 | 0.5 yr | $2,800 | $8,000 | $9,200 | $20,000 | Low |
| HR Specialist | 13-1071 | 3.2 yr | $9,000 | $14,000 | $11,000 | $34,000 | Medium |
| Market Research Analyst | 13-1161 | 1.9 yr | $10,500 | $16,000 | $13,500 | $40,000 | Medium |
| Accountant | 13-2011 | 4.0 yr | $11,000 | $18,000 | $14,000 | $43,000 | Medium |
| Customer Service Rep | 43-4051 | 0.4 yr | $4,200 | $12,000 | $18,500 | $34,700 | Medium |
| First-Line Supv, Prod | 51-1011 | 5.1 yr | $12,000 | $22,000 | $16,000 | $50,000 | High |
Sample data. illustrative only. Replacement cost model uses industry-standard benchmarks (1×–2× annual salary) calibrated by role level and time-to-productivity. Real dashboard uses your HRIS data.
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