per staff member

USAGE SUMMARY

"per staff member" is a correct and usable part of a sentence in written English.
It is typically used as a comparison when referring to how many benefits, tasks, or responsibilities are assigned to each staff member. For example: "Each staff member is given three vacation days per year."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Science

Formal & Business

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

47 human-written examples

Consequently the average net profit per staff member was reduced in 2013.

The Guardian - Business

Childminders are currently restricted to looking after three children per staff member between the ages of one and five.

The Guardian

The total payout per staff member of $367,000 – a figure that includes salaries, bonuses, equity awards and benefits – was down 15% on the the previous year.

The Guardian - Business

Total wages and social security costs for YouView's average employee base of 29 in 2012 was £3.25m – an average of £112,206 per staff member.

The Guardian

It can cost £100 per square meter to run the building, and we have been able to reduce the space per staff member from over 11m2 to 7m2.

The Guardian

There is a better staff-to-student ratio too – just under 20 students per staff member now, compared with 26 to one last year.

The Guardian

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

13 human-written examples

On a per-staff-member basis, YouView has been able to cut its relative expenses, from a rather expensive £112,206 per head to £84,400 per person employed.

The Guardian

Most studies attempt to arrive at a cost per individual staff member "leaving", and then calculate a total organisational cost per annum.

Human Resources for Health

The average estimate per pharmacy staff member in a study in Addis Ababa was 22.5 ECP clients per month [ 39].

BMC Health Services Research

Both variables indicate a higher expected workload per qualified staff member in rural districts compared to those in urban districts (85 per BEmOC, and 2063 per CEmOC in rural districts; 22 per BEmOC and 255 per CEmOC in urban districts).

Human Resources for Health

However, the number of calls per active staff member was higher than the year before.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When using "per staff member", ensure the context clearly indicates what is being measured or allocated in relation to each staff member. For example: "The number of clients served per staff member has increased."

Common error

Avoid using "per staff member" when the measurement isn't directly tied to individual staff contributions. For example, don't say "The office expenses per staff member increased" if the expenses are unrelated to individual staff usage. Instead, clarify which expenses are attributable to each member.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "per staff member" functions as a prepositional phrase that modifies a noun or verb, indicating a rate, ratio, or distribution relative to each member of the staff. According to Ludwig, this phrase is grammatically correct and usable in written English.

Expression frequency: Common

Frequent in

Science

38%

News & Media

32%

Formal & Business

11%

Less common in

Academia

3%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "per staff member" is a grammatically sound and commonly used expression for indicating a ratio, rate, or allocation relative to the number of staff. As noted by Ludwig, it's generally acceptable for use in written English. Its use is most frequent in scientific and news contexts. To ensure clarity, always specify exactly what is being measured or distributed. Alternatives include "for each staff member" and "per employee". Remember that, while generally neutral, its formality can shift depending on surrounding content and context.

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

for each staff member

Replaces "per" with "for each", emphasizing individual allocation.

per employee

Substitutes "staff member" with the synonym "employee".

for every staff member

Similar to "for each staff member", but with a slightly different emphasis on universality.

per worker

Uses "worker" as a synonym for "staff member", suitable for contexts where manual labor is involved.

for every employee

Combines "for every" with "employee" for a slightly different nuance.

on a per-staff basis

Rephrases the phrase to use "basis" adding a structural difference.

allocated to each staff member

Focuses on the distribution aspect.

attributable to each staff member

Specifies that something can be assigned or credited to each staff member.

per capita staff

Uses "per capita" to indicate a ratio relative to the staff population.

staff-wise

A concise, albeit less formal, way to express distribution across staff.

FAQs

How can I use "per staff member" in a sentence?

Use "per staff member" to indicate a ratio or distribution relative to the number of staff. For example: "The average revenue generated per staff member increased this quarter."

What are some alternatives to saying "per staff member"?

You can use alternatives like "for each staff member", "per employee", or "for every staff member" depending on the context.

Is there a difference between "per staff member" and "per employee"?

The terms "per staff member" and "per employee" are largely interchangeable. "Employee" might be more common in formal business contexts, while "staff member" can be used more broadly.

How do I ensure clarity when using the phrase "per staff member"?

Be specific about what you're measuring "per staff member". For example, instead of "Performance is up per staff member", clarify with "Sales performance is up 15% per staff member".