Hiring plan runway impact
Model how planned hires change burn and runway. This tool helps founders see the impact of staged hiring before committing to headcount.
Runway impact
See runway with and without your hiring plan.
Hiring timing
Stagger hires to protect runway and hit milestones.
Burn forecast
Calculate added burn from new headcount.
Enter your base numbers
Use monthly values. Growth rate is monthly.
Hiring plan
Add up to 4 hires. Use monthly fully-loaded cost per hire.
Founder tip
Adjust start months to align hiring with revenue milestones and avoid premature runway compression.
Runway impact summary
Compare runway with and without your hiring plan.
Runway without hires
Cash-flow positive
Runway with hires
10.6 months
Max monthly hire cost
$35,000
Annual hire cost
$420,000
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Hiring plan summary
| Role | Monthly cost | Start month |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer | $15,000 | Month 2 |
| Sales | $12,000 | Month 4 |
| Ops | $8,000 | Month 6 |
Why hiring plans matter
Hiring is the fastest way to change burn. Modeling timing and cost helps you align headcount with milestones and fundraising timelines.
Keyword tip
Founders search for "hiring plan runway", "headcount burn calculator", and "startup hiring model".
FAQs
How should I estimate hiring cost?
Use fully-loaded monthly cost per hire, including salary, benefits, and any tools or overhead.
Why model start month?
Start month lets you see the runway impact of staged hiring instead of immediate hiring.
How is runway calculated?
Runway is how many months cash lasts based on net burn after revenue growth and hire costs.
Is my data stored?
No. All calculations run locally in your browser and nothing is stored on the server.