See how a typical small business allocates its operating expenses across key cost categories.
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| Category | Value | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Category A | 30 | 30.0% |
| Category B | 25 | 25.0% |
| Category C | 20 | 20.0% |
| Category D | 15 | 15.0% |
| Category E | 10 | 10.0% |
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Annual Operating Expenses — Small Business ($330K Total)
| Slice | Value | Share of the pie | Angle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll & Benefits | 185,000 | 56.06% | 201.82° |
| Rent & Facilities | 48,000 | 14.55% | 52.36° |
| Software & Tools | 32,000 | 9.7% | 34.91° |
| Marketing & Ads | 28,000 | 8.48% | 30.55° |
| Professional Services | 18,000 | 5.45% | 19.64° |
| Travel & Meals | 12,000 | 3.64% | 13.09° |
| Office Supplies & Misc | 7,000 | 2.12% | 7.64° |
| Total | 330,000 | 100% | 360° |
Composite data based on U.S. Small Business Administration benchmarks for a 10-15 person professional services firm.
Note: Payroll includes employer-side taxes and benefits (health insurance, retirement contributions).
At 56% of total expenses, payroll and benefits dominate the budget, which is typical for service-based businesses where people are the primary asset.
Facilities costs at 14.5% are the second-largest category. Many businesses are re-evaluating this line item as remote and hybrid work models reduce space requirements.
Software and tools at nearly 10% reflect the increasing reliance on SaaS subscriptions, cloud infrastructure, and productivity platforms in modern businesses.
Travel, meals, and office supplies combined represent under 6%, providing a buffer that can be adjusted during lean periods without disrupting core operations.