SLM Savings Calculator

Temp Labor Savings Calculator

See what your current temp labor program is really costing you, and what it could look like with SLM.

Current Staffing Information

These numbers stay on your screen. Nothing is submitted until you request your full report.

Program Basics

Annual Temp Labor Spend iTotal amount your company pays suppliers for temp labor in a year.

Number of Staffing Suppliers iHow many separate staffing suppliers you currently work with.

Average Supplier Markup iThe average markup your suppliers currently charge on top of worker pay rates. Default of 40% reflects SLM's own placement data across several clients (DP Electric, Prime Controls, Loenbro).

40%

Estimated Markup Reduction with SLM iBased on SLM's own placement data, moving volume away from the highest-markup outlier suppliers toward better-priced options already in the network typically yields a 5-7% reduction in total spend, consistent with published MSP program benchmarks.

Based on SLM placement data and published MSP benchmarks, typical range is 5-7%.

Internal Admin Overhead

Internal Staff Managing Temp Labor iNumber of people (recruiting, ops, or admin) who spend part of their week sourcing, scheduling, or reconciling temp labor across your suppliers.

Fully-Loaded Cost per Staff Member iDefault of $85,000 estimates base pay for a staffing or vendor-management coordinator (about $65,000, based on industry salary data) grossed up by the standard benefit and payroll tax load employers carry (about 1.3x base, based on BLS compensation data). Use your own number if you have it.

Additional Program Details

Offer Per Diem

Do you currently offer per diem payments to temp workers?

Use Payroll Services

Do you currently pay a separate provider for payroll services on temp workers?

Track Conversion Hours

Do you manually track hours worked toward temp-to-hire conversions?

SLM's service is cost-neutral to you. You pay the same supplier rate you already negotiate.

Get Your Savings Report

Enter your info to see your estimated savings, full cost breakdown, and comparison chart.

Before & After SLM

Your current program cost compared to an optimized program through SLM.

Before SLM

Temp Labor Spend

Staff Management Cost

Invoice & Admin Processing

Other Efficiency Costs

Total Annual Cost

After SLM

Temp Labor Spend

Staff Management Cost

Invoice & Admin Processing

Other Efficiency Costs

Total Annual Cost

Savings Breakdown

SLM is compensated by the supplier, not billed to you separately. Every dollar below is a real reduction in what you pay.

Supplier & Rate Optimization Markup reduction applied to your total spend.
Admin Time Reduction Consolidating suppliers into one point of contact through SLM.
Invoice & Admin Processing Based on AP industry benchmarks (APQC / Ardent Partners): ~$10 per invoice processed manually, consolidated to one invoice with SLM.
Error & Overbilling Reduction Illustrative estimate: fewer suppliers means fewer reconciliation errors.
Payroll Services Consolidation Applies only if you currently pay for separate payroll services.
Conversion Hours Automation Applies only if you currently track conversion hours manually.
Total Estimated Annual Savings

Savings Visualization

Total annual cost, before and after.

Beyond Savings: Why SLM?

Smart Labor Management offers more than cost reduction.

Single Invoice Simplicity

Consolidate multiple suppliers into one simple invoice, reducing admin time and improving cash flow visibility.

Dedicated Account Management

Get a trusted partner who understands your temp labor needs and optimizes your program for you.

Real-Time Data & Insights

Access workforce analytics to track efficiency, spend, and compliance in one place.

Compliance & Risk Reduction

Reduce costly fines and inefficiencies with automated compliance tracking.

Scalable, Flexible Workforce

Adapt quickly to project demands so you always have the right people at the right cost.

Enhanced Supplier Performance

Get better rates through supplier competition and performance monitoring, all owned on one platform.

Ready to See These Savings in Real Life?

Talk to our team about what a program tailored to your suppliers and jobsites could look like.

This calculator provides illustrative estimates based on the figures you entered and industry-benchmark assumptions. It does not guarantee actual savings. Results will vary based on your company's specific suppliers, contracts, and program.