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title: Apply a cost multiplier
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createdAt: 2022-06-21T23:53:54.000Z
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In the **Cost multiplier** section, you can set a cost multiplier to apply to specific headcount costs. This cost multiplier helps you account for blanket costs (such as taxes and benefits) and is applied to values in the following built-in ChartHop fields:

- Annual cost
- Fiscal year cost

![Set a cost multiplier](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/CXAjUAezd9VEEVQBIYmdw/nSi7qKt4tyYEtIb9E7gGZ_admin-financial-cost-multiplier.png)

To set a cost multiplier:

1. From the left sidebar, select **Admin**.
2. From the sub-menu, select **Financial**.
3. In the **Cost multiplier** section, enter your cost multiplier in the **Cost multiplier** field.
4. Select **Save**.

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