Hiring guide · $1,995 per search
A flat-fee recruiting agency, with the fees published
A flat-fee recruiting agency charges one price per search regardless of salary — ours is $1,995, against the 25–35% of first-year salary that is standard in overseas recruiting.
Salary and fee figures checked July 2026, sourced on our fee comparison.
| Cost | Typical | With Rolemote |
|---|---|---|
| The salary (paid by you, directly) | $1,995 per search | $1,995 per search — we take no markup |
| Placement fee | 25–35% of first-year salary | $1,995 flat |
| Ongoing | None (direct-hire) or a monthly markup (managed) | None — optional $99/mo coverage plan |
Why percentage fees cost you more as you hire better
A flat 25% fee is $2,400 on an $800/month hire and $12,000 on a $4,000/month developer. The work of filling the role is nearly identical; the fee is 5× only because the salary is. A flat fee removes that — and removes the quiet incentive for a recruiter to steer you toward the more expensive candidate.
Who else does flat
HireLATAM charges $3,500 flat, which is the closest published comparison we found. Somewhere lists 25–35%, Genius 25%, Paired 30%. Every one of those numbers comes from the company's own page, dated, on our fee comparison.
What you don't give up
The screening is more documented, not less: structured interview answers, a graded work sample, and a score for every finalist, delivered on a private page you can audit before you talk to anyone. If nobody clears your bar, we rerun the search once, free.
Start this search
Describe the role once — no call, no payment to start. We confirm your slot within 24 hours and deliver a shortlist of three in two to three weeks.
Not sure this is the right role? Ask us
Tell us what you're trying to get done and we'll reply with a specific recommendation — including telling you honestly if a different route fits better.
Common questions
Flat-fee recruiting agency — what does it cost?
A flat-fee recruiting agency charges one price per search regardless of salary — ours is $1,995, against the 25–35% of first-year salary that is standard in overseas recruiting. Agencies charging 25–35% of first-year salary work out to roughly $2,400–$6,300 per hire depending on the salary; a flat fee doesn't move with it. You pay the person their salary directly — we never take a markup on their pay.
How long does it take?
Typically two to three weeks from a confirmed brief to a shortlist of three finalists. You interview whoever you like and hire directly. If no finalist clears your bar, we rerun the search once at no charge.
Do I have to book a call?
No — and this is the one thing we do differently from every other agency in the category. You describe the role in a form, we confirm your slot by email within 24 hours, and the whole search runs asynchronously. There is no sales call at any point.
Who employs the person?
You do, directly, at their local salary. We're a matchmaking service, not an employer or payroll provider — we never pay your hire, set their hours, or take a cut of their salary.