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
30% 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 2, 2026(opens in a new tab): "If you hire someone we’ve presented, our fee is 30% of the candidates estimated first years compensation that includes base salary and realistic bonus for the first year."
All published terms
Guarantee
Not published
Firm type
Staffing and Direct Hire
"OUR SERVICES Retained Search Engaged Search Contingency Search" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Fee model
Both
"If you hire someone through another source, no fee is due." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Minimum fee
Not published
Payment timing
You pay us one-third to initiate the search, one-third when the candidate accepts, and the remainder when the candidate begins employment.
"You pay us one-third to initiate the search, one-third when the candidate accepts, and the remainder when the candidate begins employment" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Guarantee conditions
Not stated
Exclusivity
Both
"We also understand that we may only be one of a number of resources that you may use for your hiring needs." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Publishes results
Not stated
Specialties
Not stated
Time to fill stated
Not stated
Geography
National
"TalentPool Search is a nationwide Executive Recruiting firm" · Source(opens in a new tab)
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