Recruitment Agency Fee Calculator
Calculate exactly what a traditional recruitment agency would charge to fill your engineering role.
100% paid on candidate start date
Auto-sets from fee model; override for custom rates
Industry avg ~20% — drives post-guarantee re-fee
Placement fee
$0
salary × commission
Replacement cost
$0
when hires churn
Tax (VAT/GST)
$0
on fees
Total agency cost
$0
all-in
Second Talent cost
$0
$0 upfront placement fee
You save
$0
vs traditional agency all-in
What this calculator helps you understand
01
Standard 15–25% commission on annual salary
02
Replacement guarantee cost if your hire leaves
03
How much you save by hiring through Second Talent ($0 upfront)
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