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Executive coaching ROI calculator
Put real numbers on the decision. Estimate the return for you, or for your company, with an honest range.
The company's ROI
If they pay, put the return in your budget-holder's language.
Replacing a senior employee costs about 50–200% of their salary; senior roles sit at the high end.5
Highly engaged teams run ~18% more productive and ~23% more profitable. Estimate a slice across your team.6
No clean public benchmark here. Use your own estimate of time saved and rework avoided.
A 6-month director/VP coaching engagement typically runs $9,000–$21,000.7
Potential annual benefit: $0
Your range (25% / 50% / 75% realized)
| Case | Benefit realized | Net gain | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worst (25%) | $0 | — | — |
| Average (50%) | $0 | — | — |
| Best (75%) | $0 | — | — |
Net gain = benefit realized minus program cost. Return = benefit realized divided by cost. Figures are your own estimates; nobody banks 100%, so the range discounts for reality.
The company also gains
- Stronger leadership. A culture of accountability and execution spreads through the teams.
- Higher innovation. People bring ideas when their leader makes it safe to.
- Smart risk-taking. People surface problems early and try bold ideas without fear.
- Talent pipeline. You grow the next leaders, cutting costly external hires.
- Reputation. Strong leadership lifts the employer brand and stakeholder trust.
- Fewer silos. Better communication means smoother cross-team work.
Benchmarks are public-data starting points, not guarantees. The figures are yours to set; your situation is what matters. For the research behind the 5-to-7x return and the two-case worked example, read the business case for executive coaching.
Sources
- 1.Ravio — 2025/26 compensation trends (promotion pay rises) View
- 2.SaaStr — executive bonus data (2,700+ executives) View
- 3.Betts Recruiting — 2024 tech director compensation trends View
- 4.HubSpot — startup equity compensation guide View
- 5.SHRM — cost of replacing an employee (50–200% of salary) View
- 6.Gallup — Q12 meta-analysis: engagement drives growth View
- 7.Leaders Adapt / ICF — executive coaching cost benchmarks View