These estimates assume the consultant is analyzing:

Employer FICA, FUTA, and SUTA taxes
Workers' Compensation
EPLI Insurance
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & AD&D
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Any employer HSA/FSA contributions
401(k) match (if applicable)
PTO accrual burden (if included)
Monthly reporting and employee-level allocation

Hourly-Based Pricing

Many HR, payroll, benefits, and compensation consultants charge:

• $100–$200/hour for independent consultants
• $175–$350/hour for senior HR/benefits consultants
• $250–$500+/hour through larger consulting firms or actuarial practices

I recently helped outline the typical market value of a comprehensive payroll burden analysis for Colorado-based small to mid-sized companies, and it highlighted just how impactful this type of work can be especially when it comes to uncovering hidden labor costs and improving forecasting accuracy.
If you're evaluating this internally or considering outsourcing, I’d welcome the opportunity to share how we approach this analysis and where companies tend to see the most immediate ROI.
Let’s set up a quick conversation:
📞 559-416-9898
📧 [email protected]
Best regards,
Samuel Patrick
Business Performance Advisor