What Recruitment Really Costs (And Why It’s Worth It)

How much does it cost to hire someone through a recruiter?

It depends—but here’s the lowdown:

Most recruiters work on a percentage of the candidate’s salary, often 15–25%. For high-level roles or specialist placements, it can go higher.

At Frankie - we have two set fees. One for shortlisting and one for end to end recruitment.

We have ditched the traditional high commissions - so our founders can choose a package that's right for them. Choose our shortlisting package for $3990 or our End-to-end recruitment package for $8,600.

But the cost isn’t just what you pay—it’s what you save:

• No wasted time on poor fits

• Faster hiring (so you’re not short-staffed)

• Better retention