Comment by overgard

I don't run a business, but my understanding is that a good rule of thumb for the cost of an employee is about double their salary when you start to factor in benefits, insurance, office space, equipment, quality of life things (snacks/coffee, etc), recruiting, etc. So an artist making 75k could cost 150k when all is said and done.

(if youre american and youve ever had to pay for insurance out of pocket you probably know how expensive it is. When I lefta previous job it was 400/mo to continue my insurance, and some of my friends with families have to pay thousands)