Labor cost percentage calculator
Enter your sales and labor cost to see your labor % — the single number that tells you whether you’re overspending on staffing.
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Enter your sales and labor cost.
Labor cost % = labor cost ÷ sales × 100, over the same period. A healthy target depends on your concept — full-service often aims for the high 20s to mid 30s.
Lower your labor % without cutting service
Bringing labor % down isn't about fewer people — it's the right people at the right times. Schedule against what last week actually cost, and catch overtime mid-week while you can still flex a shift. See how on the restaurant page, or try the overtime calculator and other free tools.