Download the IT Spend per Employee Benchmarks Report
Are you overspending on software? Access exclusive benchmarks that reveal how your IT costs per employee compare across your industry, against companies of similar sizes, and at a departmental-level.
You will get insights into:
- How your organization’s software spending stacks up against industry averages
- A detailed breakdown of IT spend per employee across sectors and company sizes
- The key factors driving variations in per-employee software costs across organizations
- Actionable strategies to reduce costs and improve ROI
IT spend per employee is a critical metric for finance and procurement teams
By uncovering data on employee SaaS costs across departments, industries, and IT spend by industry, you can:
- Highlight discrepancies in IT spending across departments that indicates underutilization or misaligned investments
- Build a stronger, data-driven case for budget changes
- Ensure efficient growth by understanding how software costs scale per employee to forecast future expenses and plan for additional resources as the company grows
Tracking IT spend per employee isn’t just about controlling costs, it’s a strategic tool for uncovering inefficiencies, aligning software investments with actual usage, and justifying IT budgets with clear, contextualized data.
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Benchmark SaaS spend efficiency & gain a competitive advantage
Benchmark your IT costs against peers and industry standards to understand how your investment compares and where adjustments may be needed. By comparing your per-employee SaaS spend to industry norms, you can:
- Assess whether you’re under- or overspending in comparison to industry averages, helping you identify cost-saving opportunities or areas requiring more investment
- Identify outliers in spend, such as departments with disproportionately high or low IT costs, which can signal inefficiencies or misaligned software investments
- Set more realistic budget targets, grounded in both external and internal performance data, ensuring that your spend is competitive and aligned with company goals
Benchmarking IT spend efficiency ultimately provides the clarity needed to ensure your technology investments are delivering optimal value, both within your organization and relative to industry standards.