cost of replacing an employee
1 It costs, on average, $16,000 to replace each employee at 40% of their annual salary, for $96,000 total. 2  Four of these employees were mid-level, with an average salary of $80,000. 3  It costs, on average, $120,000 to replace each employee at 150% of their annual salary, for $480,000 total. Four of these employees were mid-level, with an average salary of $80,000. 2  It costs, on average, $120,000 to replace each employee at 150% of their annual salary, for $480,000 total.