labour cost summary

See your labour costs clearly before the week begins

Get a complete breakdown of rostered labour costs by person, department, and day—before your team even clocks in.

Know your labour costs before they become a problem

Timble’s Labour Cost Summary gives you full visibility into wage costs while building your roster. Whether you're managing tight margins or working with a set budget, you’ll see projected labour costs in real time—broken down by team member, department, and day. It helps business owners and managers stay within budget and make confident, cost-aware scheduling decisions. By keeping labour cost percentages under control, you avoid overspending while ensuring your team is fully covered.

Key benefits

💰 Stay on top of your wage budget

Instantly see the projected labour cost of your roster, updated live as you assign shifts. You’ll always know where you stand against your budget—before you publish.

📊 Get detailed cost breakdowns

View labour costs by day, department, and individual team member. This makes it easy to spot overstaffed days or high-cost shifts and adjust accordingly.

🧠 Make smarter, cost-aware decisions

Timble gives you a clear view of total labour costs in real time. Business owners can use this insight to estimate their labour cost percentage and adjust shifts as needed to stay within budget.

🚀 Build efficient rosters without spreadsheets

Managers can create accurate, cost-effective rosters in minutes—without needing spreadsheets, calculators, or extra tools.

How it works

Build your roster as usual

Use Timble’s drag-and-drop roster builder to schedule shifts for the week. As you assign team members, the system automatically calculates the projected labour cost based on each person’s pay rate. There’s no need for manual calculations—everything updates behind the scenes.

Watch costs update in real time

Your labour costs refresh live as you create your roster. You’ll see a clear breakdown by day, department, and individual, giving you instant visibility into where your wage spend is going. This lets you spot and fix high-cost shifts before they’re published.

Optimise before publishing

Once your roster is ready, review the full labour cost summary—including the total cost and labour percentage. If anything’s over budget, you can make quick adjustments on the spot. With one final check, publish your roster with confidence knowing your costs are under control.

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FAQs

Will Timble warn me if I’m over budget?
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Can I track labour costs by department or location?
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How is the labour cost calculated?
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