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Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Calculator

Calculate workforce FTE from paid hours, or estimate ACA monthly FTE and Applicable Large Employer status using the 120-hour part-time cap.

Inputs

Use totals for quick planning or table rows for department-level reporting.

Calculation mode

Workforce FTE = total paid hours divided by standard full-time hours for the selected period.

Input method

Employee table

Enter one row per employee or group. Count ÁEpaid hours contributes to workforce FTE.

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Results

Calculated from the current inputs.

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Department summary

This is the same breakdown used for the department CSV export.

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Golden checks exercise the pure FTE and ACA calculation functions.

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About the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Calculator

FTE converts mixed schedules, part-time hours, and seasonal labor into a standard full-time equivalent count for workforce planning and ACA screening. HR teams can total paid hours, select the weekly or monthly measurement basis, and see whether staffing approaches the 50-full-time-equivalent employer threshold used in US employer shared responsibility analysis.

How it works

  1. Enter paid hours for each employee group or reporting period.
  2. Choose the standard full-time hours basis used by your organization.
  3. Select ACA mode when you need full-time employee and equivalent counts for ALE screening.
  4. Review total equivalents, headcount context, and any 50-FTE employer flag.

Frequently asked questions

How is FTE different from employee headcount?

Headcount counts people. FTE converts hours into an equivalent number of full-time workers, so two half-time schedules can equal one full-time equivalent.

What is the ACA full-time threshold?

For employer shared responsibility rules, a full-time employee generally averages at least 30 hours of service per week or 130 hours of service in a month.

How are part-time hours counted for ACA ALE status?

For the monthly full-time equivalent calculation, hours of service for non-full-time employees are totaled, subject to the regulatory cap per employee, and divided by 120.

Do overtime hours increase FTE?

For ordinary staffing analysis, overtime can increase paid-hour equivalents. For ACA full-time equivalent calculations, apply the specific hours-of-service rules rather than a simple payroll-hours shortcut.

Are seasonal workers included in the 50-FTE test?

Seasonal worker rules can affect applicable large employer status. Employers near the threshold should review the ACA seasonal worker exception with benefits counsel or a qualified advisor.

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