Rehire time benchmarks
How long does it actually take to land the next job in your role and metro? This is the number to size your emergency runway against.
25th percentile
17 wk
Fast movers
Median
30 wk
≈ 6.9 months
75th percentile
48 wk
Longer tail
What this means for your runway
The classic "save 3-6 months" rule assumed a 2-month median job search. At 30 weeks median for Software Engineer in Austin at senior level, a prudent runway target is 12+ months — that covers the 75th percentile. If your Kyrovo AI Risk is Elevated, add another month.
Turn this benchmark into your personal runway target.
Kyrovo ties rehire time to your AI risk and cash burn.
Sources: BLS JOLTS Sept 2025; Indeed Hiring Lab Q3 2025; LinkedIn Workforce Report; Revelio Labs Q4 2025. Directional benchmarks — your search may vary based on network, portfolio, and negotiation.