Seen Recognition Budget Calculator
Calculate the optimal budget for your employee recognition program based on industry benchmarks and your company size.
Calculator Inputs
Enter the average annual salary for employees in your recognition program
Typical Range: 0.5%-1.5%. Based on recognition program best practices, many organizations allocate 0.5%-1% of average salary. Lower for light-touch programs; higher for points-based programs or those with multiple award options.
Typical Range: 50%-85%. Lower for new programs; higher with strong manager engagement
Typical Range: 60%-90%. Depends on overall program health, reward options, and ease of redemption
Your Results
The total amount your company plans to allocate for recognition per year based on headcount and per-person budget.
The amount of the total budget likely to be given out as recognition, factoring in expected participation.
The amount of awarded recognition that employees are expected to actually redeem, based on typical redemption behavior.
General Benchmarks
Enter your data above to see how your program compares to general benchmarks.