Participation rate calculator

Participation Rate Calculator

Is your employee
participation rate
on track?

Find out how your stock plan
measures up – and get tips to improve engagement

Your calculated participant rate is %

Industry average for : %

Built for broad-based employee purchase plans

Our free calculator is designed for companies running broad-based share purchase plans – whether that’s an ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan), SAYE (Save As You Earn), SIP (Share Incentive Plan) or APSS (Approved Profit-Sharing Scheme). 

With just a few inputs, you’ll see your plan’s participation rate compared against the industry benchmark, alongside tailored tips to improve employee engagement.

And don’t worry – the data you enter is used only for the calculation. We don’t keep or store it.

How it works

  1. Enter your plan details – total eligible employees and the current active participants.
  2. Click calculate – instantly view your participation rate alongside the benchmark.
  3. Review insights – get practical ideas to boost engagement and plan success.

Why participation rates matter

Participation rate is more than just a number. It reflects how well your plan is understood, valued and embraced by employees:

  • High participation shows employees see the value.
  • Low participation may point to confusion or gaps in communication.

Knowing where you stand helps you

  • Benchmark against industry standards.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen engagement.
  • Make informed decisions about plan design and employee communication.

Try our free participation rate calculator today.

* NASPP https://www.naspp.com/blog/five-trends-in-espps 
** ProShare SIP & SAYE Report 2024 www.proshare.org 
*** ProShare SIP & SAYE Report 2024 www.proshare.org 
**** Irish Proshare Association www.ipsa.ie