Realistic Worker Costs

The Realistic Worker Costs Mod introduces a new financial management layer to Farming Simulator 25. It adds realistic ongoing wage costs for hired workers, making farm management more challenging and strategic.

Main Features:

• Configurable wage system: Choose between hourly or per-hectare payment.
• Three wage levels: Low ($15/h), Medium ($25/h), High ($40/h).
• Skill-based pricing: Workers with higher skills earn higher wages.
• Full in-game settings integration.
• Console commands for complete control.
• Multiplayer compatible.
• Supports 10 languages.
• Compatible with saved games.

How It Works:

Workers now cost money while active! The mod automatically calculates and deducts wages based on:

1. Time worked (hourly mode) OR hectares worked (per hectare mode).
2. Worker skill level (80%-120% multiplier).
3. Your chosen wage level or custom rate.

Settings Options:

• Enable/Disable: Toggle the mod on/off.
• Cost Mode: Hourly or Per Hectare.
• Wage Level: Low, Medium, or High base rates.
• Custom Rate: Set your own wage rate.
• Notifications: Toggle payment alerts.
• Debug Mode: Extra logging.

Console Commands:

Type ‘workerCosts’ in console for a full list, including:

• WorkerCostsEnable/Disable
• WorkerCostsSetWageLevel 1|2|3
• WorkerCostsSetCostMode 1|2
• WorkerCostsSetCustomRate <amount>
• WorkerCostsTestPayment
• WorkerCostsShowSettings
• WorkerCostsResetSettings

Installation:

1. Extract to your FS25 mods folder.
2. Enable in mod menu.
3. Configure settings in-game or via console.

Compatibility:

• Works with FS25 (all versions).
• Multiplayer supported.
• Compatible with most other mods.
• Safe to add/remove from existing saves.

This mod adds a new layer of financial management to your farming operation. Now, you need to consider not just equipment costs, but also labor expenses when planning your farm’s profitability. Perfect for players who want more economic depth and realism in their farming experience.

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