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How much does recruitment cost?
Between agency fees, the cost of a bad hire and the time spent, the price of recruitment varies widely. Here are the benchmarks, and how to pay only for results.
What a recruitment agency charges
In Europe, an agency usually charges between 15% and 25% of the role's gross annual salary, sometimes more for senior or hard-to-fill profiles. For a €45,000 role, that's roughly €6,750 to €11,250 in fees.
The hidden cost of a bad hire
A failed hire costs far more than fees: management time, wasted onboarding, a role left vacant and an impact on the team. That's why a retention guarantee changes everything.
Pay on success, not upfront
The success-based model flips the risk: you pay nothing until the candidate is hired and stays in the role. No deposit, no subscription.
- Posting your job is free
- A specialist recruiter works your role
- You set your recruitment budget
- Payment only happens after the 90-day guarantee
How much should you budget?
A healthy benchmark: at least one month of gross annual salary, with an indicative budget around 15-20% to attract the best recruiters. On AGOON you set this budget freely, with a suggested price to guide you.
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