Direct Support Professional Turnover Cost Calculator

The National Association of DSPs estimates the cost of replacing a DSP is between $2413 and $5200.

This DSP Turnover Costs Calculator calculates the financial impact to YOUR organization of losing a direct support professional. With a national turnover average of 45%, losing a DSP is both an emotional and financial drain for I/DD providers.

If you wish to save the calculator’s totals only, use the Print button below the footnotes. To print your entries, too, use the Print command from your browser’s File Menu (will print the entire page).

If a field does not apply to your organization, simply enter 0 (zero) so the calculator will function.

If you could reduce the turnover result above by 25%, 50%, or more, what could you do with the money saved?

Do you know how much you’re paying in overtime to cover shifts? Please try our Open DSP Shifts Cost Calculator.

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