Published terms, next to the market
Market figures are from the firms in 123RFP that publish the same term, Q4 2026 edition.
Fee · % of first-year base salary
25% to 30% of compensation (other basis)
Light grey: middle half of published fees (19% to 29.5%). Dark grey: typical range (medians).
Source, as of Nov 1, 2026(opens in a new tab): "This fee is a percentage of the agreed upon salary of the employee, which ranges from 25-30%."
All published terms
Guarantee
Not published
Firm type
Staffing and Direct Hire
"Direct Hire Temporary Temp-To-Hire Executive Search Statement Of Work Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) Managed Service Provider (MSP) Payrolling" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Fee model
Contingency
"There is no upfront cost, with a fee that is paid when a placement is made." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Minimum fee
Not published
Payment timing
A third is paid before services start, a third when candidates are submitted, and a third when a candidate is placed.
"A third is paid before services start, a third when candidates are submitted, and a third when a candidate is placed." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Guarantee conditions
Not stated
Exclusivity
Not stated
Publishes results
Yes
"of permanent placements through Hunter remain with their employer for 3+ years." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Specialties
CEO; CAIO; COO; CMO; CFO
"CEO CAIO COO CMO CFO CIO CTO CHRO Board of Directors Plant Manager VP of Manufacturing Procurement Executives Chief Nursing Officer" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Time to fill stated
20-40 days
"Hunter Recruiting’s average time to fill a permanent direct hire position is 20-40 days, depending on your recruiting needs, screening requirements, and timeliness of client interviews." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Geography
National
"partner with our Cleveland-based staffing agency delivering nationwide recruiting and workforce solutions" · Source(opens in a new tab)
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