Gross revenue net of VAT?

Use the revenue basis you already use for KPI packs so the ratio matches prior months.

Include locum costs in payroll?

If they sit in the payroll ledger you are analysing, yes. If they are COGS elsewhere, exclude for consistency.

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Clinic payroll split calculator

Express total payroll as a percentage of clinic revenue for quick ratio checks.

Introduction

Payroll-to-revenue ratios help owners sense whether staffing costs are in a comfortable band for their model. Enter gross revenue and total payroll for the same period.

Benchmarks vary by specialty and ownership structure; compare against your own history first.

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Gross revenue

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Total payroll cost

(£)

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Payroll as % of revenue —

Context and how to use this

Payroll as a percentage of revenue is a blunt benchmark—specialty, ownership structure, and outsourcing all move what is “healthy”.

Compare primarily against your own history before chasing external benchmarks.

Common questions

Gross revenue net of VAT?: Use the revenue basis you already use for KPI packs so the ratio matches prior months.
Include locum costs in payroll?: If they sit in the payroll ledger you are analysing, yes. If they are COGS elsewhere, exclude for consistency.

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