Recruiting Fee Calculator

Estimate the total cost of your next hire. Compare agency fees against in-house recruiting costs instantly.

Hiring Details

Enter the parameters for your open position(s).

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Estimated Agency Cost

Fee per hire$20,000
Total Recruiting Cost$20,000

Hiring 1 position at $100,000/yr with a 20% fee will cost $20,000 per hire, totaling $20,000.

* Assumes standard replacement guarantee of 90 days.

Industry Benchmarks

Typical contingency fee ranges based on role type and industry standard practices.

Technology20–25%
Executive / C-Suite25–35%
Healthcare20–25%
Finance & Accounting20–25%
Engineering20–25%
Sales20–25%
Legal20–25%
Administrative15–20%

Cost Comparison: Agency vs. In-House

See how agency fees stack up against an estimated internal recruiting process.

Agency Recruiting

Total Estimated Cost$20,000
  • Agency Fee (1 hire)$20,000
  • Your Team's TimeMinimal
  • Time to FillAccelerated

In-House Recruiting

Total Estimated Cost$1,700
  • Job Board Postings$300
  • Internal Recruiter Time$800
  • Screening & Interviewing$500
  • Background Checks$100

Potential In-House Savings: $18,300

While in-house recruiting is generally more cost-effective on paper, it requires significant internal bandwidth. Agencies offer speed, specialized networks, and save your team valuable hours.