Labour Cost % Calculator
See your labour spend as a percentage of revenue, and compare against typical UK hospitality benchmarks.
Period totals
Gross wages + employer NIC + pension + agency cover.
Result
Labour cost %
30.4%
Full-service restaurant benchmark
28–35%
Target spend range
£7,840.00 – £9,800.00
Within the typical range for this venue type.
Benchmarks are typical operating ranges; the right target depends on your service style, sales mix and location. Review weekly, not monthly, to catch drift early.
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