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
15% of compensation (other basis)
Light grey: middle half of published fees (19% to 29.5%). Dark grey: typical range (medians).
Source, as of Nov 2, 2026(opens in a new tab): "Red Seat's fee is 15% of anticipated compensation for all positions."
Guarantee · months
6 months
73.4% of published guarantees are 3 months or less (shaded). 21.5% are 6 months or more.
Source, as of Nov 2, 2026(opens in a new tab): "information on our 180-day performance guarantee"
All published terms
Firm type
Not stated
Fee model
Retained
"We split our fee into two parts - a 10% retainer at the time we start on a project, and the remaining 5% is paid when a new employee starts." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Minimum fee
Not published
Payment timing
A 10% retainer at the time we start on a project, and the remaining 5% is paid when a new employee starts.
"We split our fee into two parts - a 10% retainer at the time we start on a project, and the remaining 5% is paid when a new employee starts." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Guarantee conditions
Not stated
Exclusivity
Not stated
Publishes results
Not stated
Specialties
Administrative; Accounting; Customer Service; Engineering; Financial Planning
"Examples of common positions we work on include: administrative, accounting, customer service, engineering, financial planning, marketing, operations, project management and sales." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Time to fill stated
Not stated
Geography
Not stated
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