Fee Calculator
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Enter a salary, pick a role tier, and see what you'd pay — plus how it compares to typical contingency and retained search rates.
1. Role tier
2. Annual salary
Your fee
$7,840
Zero upfront. Due only when a candidate accepts your offer.
Typical contingency (15–25%)
$14,700 – $24,500
Typical retained search (25–35%)
$24,500 – $34,300
Comparison ranges reflect commonly cited industry benchmarks — see sources. Individual firm rates vary and are frequently undisclosed publicly.
Faculty & Researcher
8%
- Assistant / Associate / Full Professor
- Research Professor
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Lecturer
Leadership & Administrative
10–12%
- Director
- Associate VP
- Dean / Associate Dean
- VP (Research, Academic Affairs, etc.)
Executive / C-Suite
15%
- President
- Chancellor
- Provost (flagship)
- Chief Officers
Staff & Support
8%
- Administrative Assistant
- Office Manager
- HR Coordinator
- Facilities Manager
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