One flat fee.Zero mystery.
Traditional agencies bury their real cost in percentages and fine print. We charge one flat fee, deposit included — no surprises, ever.
- $7,000 total, flat — the $500 deposit is part of it, not extra
- No percentage of salary, ever
- Full visibility into sourcing and vetting
- 6-month guarantee included, no upsell
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The real cost of "contingency" recruiting.
Percentage-based pricing sounds flexible — until you see the invoice. The real cost is often buried in clauses you only read after signing.
15–25% of first-year salary
The industry standard for contingency fees — a moving target tied to how much your new hire earns.
Non-refundable retainers
Some agencies charge upfront retainers you don't get back — even if they never deliver a hire.
Fine print on replacements
Replacement clauses are often buried, time-limited, or come with extra conditions you find out about later.
One conversation. One price.
$7,000 flat, agreed before we start. The $500 deposit opens your search and counts toward that total — it's not an extra cost.
Free scoping call
We agree on one flat price, upfront — no % of salary.
$500 opens your search
Refundable, and already part of your $7,000 total.
Full-visibility sourcing
See who we sourced and why candidates were ruled out.
You approve, we deliver
Only vetted, on-site-ready candidates reach your inbox.
Guarantee included
No extra clause, no upsell — part of the flat fee.
A 20-minute call. Three things you'll keep.
Even if you don't move forward with us, you'll walk away with concrete numbers — not a pitch deck.
What agencies would charge. For your role.
See the real percentage-based cost for your role, side by side with our flat $7,000.
A realistic timeline. Day by day.
Most roles get a shortlist within days. We'll show you exactly what the deposit unlocks, and when.
Two example profiles. Even if you don't hire.
See real, anonymized on-site candidate profiles for your role. Yours to keep, no obligation.
See what you'd actually pay elsewhere.
On an $80,000 on-site salary, a typical 15–25% contingency fee runs $12,000–$20,000 — often with a non-refundable retainer on top.
| Virtustant | Traditional agency | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $7,000 flat total, deposit included | 15–25% of first-year salary |
| Example cost, $80K salary | $7,000 | $12,000–$20,000 |
| Deposit / retainer | $500, fully refundable | Often non-refundable |
| What you see | Every step, every candidate reviewed | Final shortlist only |
| Guarantee included | Yes, 6 months, no extra cost | Often extra or limited |
Three doors. Pick one.
Some clients close in one call. Others prefer email first. Some just want a slot on the calendar. Whatever works for you — we're there.
Common questions, answered here.
Is $7,000 really the total cost — no other fees?
Correct. One flat fee, paid in two parts: a $500 refundable deposit to start, and the remaining $6,500 at placement. No percentage of salary, no renewal fees.
Is the $500 deposit on top of the $7,000?
No. It's part of the $7,000, not an addition to it. If we don't deliver a fit, it's fully refunded.
Why don't you charge a percentage of salary like most agencies?
Percentage-based pricing rewards higher salaries and bigger placements. A flat fee keeps our incentive on finding the right fit, not the highest number.
What's included in the $7,000?
Full-cycle sourcing, screening, vetting, reference checks, and a 6-month replacement guarantee.
Know exactly what you're paying for.
Book a 20-minute call — no obligation, no pressure.
$500 deposit, credited toward your $7,000 total — refundable if it's not a fit.Book Your Free Hiring Call →