Small Business Break Even Calculator
Break-even with payroll in the picture.
Runs locally in your browser — your numbers never leave this pageTry: Fixed cost=30000, Price / unit=40, Variable / unit=18, Employees=3 → $30,000, $40, $18, 3, 1363.6, $54,545, Add each employee’s wage to fixed cost to reflect payroll.
How to use
Small businesses live and die by break-even. Add your wage bill to fixed cost to see the true volume you must sell. Each employee raises the bar.
Formula
Units = Fixed / (Price − Variable)
Include wages in fixed cost for an accurate picture.
FAQ
Should I count owner salary?
Yes — if you pay yourself, it is a real fixed cost of running the business.
Hiring more people always raises break-even?
Yes, unless the extra help sells enough to offset their wage.
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