Labor Cost % Calculator
Enter your fully loaded labor cost and total sales revenue for the same period.
Last reviewed: Last reviewed 2026-05-04
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Methodology & sources
Formula: labor_cost ÷ revenue. Both numbers should cover the same period.
Worked example: $25,000 labor ÷ $100,000 revenue = 25.0%.
Bands used here:
- Under 20% — low (verify all labor cost included)
- 20–30% — target
- 30–35% — high
- 35%+ — critical
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics + National Restaurant Association. See full methodology.