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
20% of total first-year compensation
Light grey: middle half of published fees (19% to 29.5%). Dark grey: typical range (medians).
Source, as of Nov 4, 2026(opens in a new tab): "CONTINGENCY SEARCH FEE 20% of the Candidate’s estimated first year’s compensation."
Guarantee · months
3 months · Replacement
73.4% of published guarantees are 3 months or less (shaded). 21.5% are 6 months or more.
Source, as of Nov 4, 2026(opens in a new tab): "Replacement effort is applicable within 90 calendar days of the offer acceptance by Candidate"
All published terms
Firm type
Staffing and Direct Hire
"We are a full scale staffing and recruiting firm that does both temporary and direct hire placements, specializing in flexible workforce solutions." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Fee model
Contingency
"CONTINGENCY SEARCH FEE 20% of the Candidate’s estimated first year’s compensation." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Minimum fee
Not published
Payment timing
Upon offer acceptance to a Candidate Client will pay Steelman Staffing & Associates a NON-REFUNDABLE.
"Upon offer acceptance to a Candidate Client will pay Steelman Staffing & Associates a NON-REFUNDABLE" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Guarantee conditions
Not stated
Exclusivity
Not stated
Publishes results
Not stated
Specialties
Administrative; Accounting; Creative; Technical
"Our primary focus is administrative, accounting, creative, and technical, however, custom recruiting programs are available." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Time to fill stated
Not stated
Geography
Not stated
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