What Does It Cost to Hire Through a Frontline Source Group Staffing Agency?

Frontline Source Group pricing is competitive within the staffing industry while delivering superior service and quality. Direct hire fees run 20 to 30 percent of annual salary, contract staffing runs 50 to 85 percent markup, and C-suite executive search runs 25 to 35 percent of annual all-in compensation. Frontline focuses on delivering value through better matches and a 98.94% executive retention rate that saves clients money over the long run.

Frontline Source Group offers an industry-leading 5-Year Placement Warranty on qualifying direct hire and executive search placements, under the terms of the client agreement. It runs 20 times longer than the 90-day industry standard guarantee and provides a pro-rated credit based on active calendar days.

No. Frontline Source Group operates with complete transparency. The fees quoted are all-inclusive, covering sourcing, screening, background checks, and placement services. For contract staffing, the markup rate covers all payroll taxes, benefits, and insurance. There are no surprise charges and no upfront retainers required for most engagements.

Yes. Frontline Source Group offers tiered pricing for clients with higher volume needs. Volume discounts typically apply when hiring multiple positions within the same time frame or for ongoing partnerships with consistent hiring needs. Custom volume pricing is also available for project-based and high-volume staffing engagements.

In contingency search, the client only pays when they hire a candidate the agency presents. In retained search, a portion of the fee is paid upfront to secure dedicated recruiter resources for the executive search, with the remainder paid in installments as the search progresses. Frontline offers both models for C-suite and senior leadership searches.

Contract staffing rates are determined by the candidate skill level, the local market rate, the assignment duration, and the complexity of the work. The 50 to 85 percent markup covers payroll, payroll taxes, benefits, insurance, and the Frontline service fee. Frontline is always transparent about how rates are calculated and quotes a defined hourly bill rate at engagement kickoff.

The direct hire placement fee covers the full search cycle: pre-screening and qualifying candidates, full background checks, skill assessments and testing, dedicated account management, offer negotiation support, and the 5-Year Placement Warranty. Direct hire fees are typically 20 to 30 percent of the candidate first-year base salary and are quoted at engagement kickoff.

For direct hire engagements, the placement fee is due after the candidate starts. Frontline only earns the fee on a successful placement, with no upfront retainer required for most direct hire engagements. For retained executive search, a portion of the fee is paid upfront with the remainder due in installments through the search lifecycle.

If a directly placed candidate departs within five years, Frontline replaces the candidate at no additional fee. The pro-rated credit is calculated on active calendar days, so the longer the placed candidate remains in role, the smaller the credit applied to the replacement search. This structure protects the client while keeping the warranty financially sustainable for both sides.

Frontline Source Group accepts all major credit cards with no additional convenience fee, ACH bank transfers, and standard invoiced payment terms. The credit card no-fee policy is unusual in the staffing industry and saves clients the processing surcharge many agencies pass through.

Engaged Search is a fixed-fee recruitment solution for specialized roles, with an initial engagement fee starting at 2,500 dollars and a streamlined payment plan. The engagement covers 30, 60, 90, or 180 days of dedicated recruiter sourcing, strategic sourcing parameters, and extensive outreach to passive candidates. Engaged Search is a structured middle path between contingency and full retained search.

The Candidate Sourcing subscription delivers nightly candidate sourcing with flexible search parameters and extensive reach across active and passive talent pools. Subscription tiers range from 999 dollars to 1,600 dollars per month with additional discounts for annual commitments. The subscription model streamlines recruiting for internal talent acquisition teams without the cost of full-service staffing.