What a $21/Hour Hire Actually Costs You in 2026
Early this year, we ran a five-part series on the True Cost of Employment. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics data has since been released – so let’s revisit the number, simplified. Quick recap: last time, we showed that a $21/hour Customer Service Representative doesn’t cost you $21/hour. Between legally required taxes, health insurance, recruiting, and administrative overhead, the...