Retention Cost Calculator

Calculate the true cost of recruiting, onboarding, and losing a first responder within three years.

Hiring a first responder is just the beginning—the real investment includes recruiting costs, academy training, field training, and years of experience development. When an officer leaves within their first three years, your agency doesn't just lose a team member; you lose everything you invested and must start the costly hiring process again. This calculator reveals the compounding cost of early attrition so you can prioritize retention strategies that protect your recruiting investment.

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Fill out each field to understand the true cost impact of officer attrition.

Cost per Hire (Recruiting, Onboarding, Academy)

3-Year Attrition Rate (% who transfer or quit)

Number of Vacancies to Fill

Cost Analysis

See the full financial impact of attrition on your recruiting investment.

Total Cost to Fill 10 Vacancies

(Initial recruitment and training)

$1,500,000

Cost per Successful Hire

(Recruiting, onboarding, and academy)

$150,000

Total Cost of One Unretained Hire

(Initial investment + replacement cost)

$300,000

Expected Unretained Hires from This Cohort

(3.6 officers based on 36% attrition)

$1,080,000

Cost Breakdown

Investment in officer who leaves:$150,000

Cost to recruit replacement:$150,000

Total Impact per Unretained Hire:$300,000

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