Staff Hiring ROI Calculator | Should You Hire That Associate, Hygienist, or Technician? | Excel Feasibility Spreadsheet

Thinking about adding another associate, hygienist, or technician? This calculator shows you exactly how many months it takes for a new hire to pay for their own onboarding cost — before you commit to the salary.

Enter the hiring cost, salary and benefits load, and the additional patient/case volume you realistically expect this hire to add. The sheet automatically calculates net monthly cash flow, breakeven month, and 3-year return.

What's included:

- Fully automated Excel calculator (works in Excel, Google Sheets, and Numbers)

- 36-month cash flow projection

- Breakeven month calculation

- Editable inputs — nothing hardcoded, so you can rerun scenarios instantly

Who it's for: Practice owners and managers evaluating whether to add staff.

This is a planning tool based on the inputs you provide. It is not financial, tax, or legal advice — consult a professional for decisions specific to your business.

These figures are illustrative placeholders — salary, benefits load, and achievable added volume vary enormously by role, region, and practice type. Confirm current numbers with your own compensation data before making a hiring decision.

Designed with AI-assisted tools directed by the seller — the requirements, structure, disclaimers, and figures reflect my own review and judgment.