Workforce Benchmark Database

HR metrics. Segmented by industry, size & sector.

Percentile tables by industry and org size — not averages. Pick a metric below.

Benchmarks

All Benchmark Categories

Select a metric to view segmented benchmark tables and calculate where your organization lands.

Overall Turnover Rate

Industry median: 12–18%

Total separations as a % of average headcount. By industry and org size.

Voluntary Turnover Rate

Industry median: 8–14%

Employee-initiated exits only. The controllable signal in your attrition data.

Median: 28–45 days

Days from job open to offer accepted. By function and company size.

Median: $4,700–$28,000

Total recruiting spend divided by hires made. Wide variance by role level.

Offer Acceptance Rate

Benchmark: 85–92%

The late-stage indicator of recruiting and employer brand effectiveness.

Absenteeism Rate

Benchmark: 1.5–3.5%

Unplanned absences as a % of scheduled workdays. By sector and region.

Span of Control

Benchmark: 5–10 reports

Direct reports per manager. Varies significantly by function and org layer.

Internal Mobility Rate

Benchmark: 15–25%

Share of open roles filled internally. A proxy for talent pipeline health.

Employee Engagement Score

Top quartile: 72%+

eNPS and engagement survey benchmarks segmented by industry and size.

Revenue Per Employee

Median: $180k–$1.2M

The widest-ranging metric in HR analytics. Sector context is everything.