Work From Home Stipend Calculator
Use this calculator to determine how much you should offer employees as a work-from-home (WFH) stipend. With a few quick inputs, the calculator will show you a monthly or annual WFH stipend recommendation per employee—and the total cost to your company.
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How To Calculate A Work From Home Stipend
Work From Home Stipend Definition
A work-from-home stipend is a recurring or one-time payment provided to remote employees to cover expenses incurred while working from home.
This could include reimbursement for internet, equipment, office furniture, utilities, and other remote work-related expenses.
Work From Home Stipend Calculation
WFH Stipend = (Suggested stipend per employee) × (Number of employees)
The calculator helps you estimate a reasonable per-employee stipend based on your inputs, and projects the total cost to your company across your workforce.
Instructions For The Work From Home Stipend Calculator
Follow these steps to calculate a suggested monthly or annual work-from-home stipend for your employees:
- Select your stipend type: Choose whether you want to calculate a monthly or annual stipend.
- Number of remote employees: Input how many employees are eligible to receive the stipend.
- Choose which expenses to include: Check the boxes for any of the common remote work expenses you'd like to cover—such as internet, phone, coworking, utilities, equipment, and office furniture.
- Enter the monthly cost of each selected item: For each checked item, input your estimated monthly cost per employee. This will help tailor your stipend to your team's actual needs.
- Adjust stipend level: Use the stipend percentage slider to increase or decrease your reimbursement coverage (0–100%).
- Include a buffer (optional): Add a cost buffer (default 10%) to account for future price increases or additional small costs.
- Review your calculated stipend: The calculator will display the suggested stipend amount per employee and the total cost across all remote workers, based on your inputs.
- Compare monthly and annual options: Toggle between monthly and annual views to help with budgeting and policy planning.
- Download or document your results: Use the output to guide your HR or finance team when creating or adjusting your remote work stipend policy.
- Hit "Calculate" to view results: Your customized stipend recommendations will appear in the green results box below.
- Scroll down to see your customized stipend recommendation in the results box.
Uses For The Calculator
Why Offer a Work From Home Stipend
Offset Remote Work Costs: Help employees cover essential expenses like high-speed internet, equipment, or additional utilities used when working from home.
Improve Remote Work Experience: Providing a stipend shows support for employees’ remote setup, which can improve comfort, productivity, and morale.
Attract & Retain Talent: Stipends are a competitive benefit that can differentiate your company when hiring and reduce turnover among current remote employees.
Tax Compliance: Standardizing your stipend amount can help ensure you're handling reimbursements consistently and fairly across the company.
Budget Planning: Use this calculator to understand the financial impact of offering stipends across different teams, departments, or the entire organization.
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Disclaimer: This calculator is for estimation purposes only. Please consult with your finance or HR team to assess savings specific to your organization, location, and other factors.
