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
typically 25% (conditional) of first-year base salary
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): "our clients pay a placement fee, which is typically around 25% of the candidate’s first-year salary"
Guarantee · months
2 months · Replacement
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): "Treehouse offers a 60-day guarantee on all candidates we place."
All published terms
Firm type
Not stated
Fee model
Not stated
Minimum fee
Not published
Payment timing
We do require a non-refundable deposit at the start of a search and a milestone payment at the midpoint of the search– both are applied to the eventual placement fee.
"we do require a non-refundable deposit at the start of a search and a milestone payment at the midpoint of the search– both are applied to the eventual placement fee" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Guarantee conditions
Not stated
Exclusivity
Not stated
Publishes results
Not stated
Specialties
Strategy; Finance; Operations; Marketing; HR
"seeking talent across most business and professional functions (Strategy, Finance, Operations, Marketing, HR, Sales, Legal, etc.), with roles ranging from Associate to C-suite." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Time to fill stated
Not stated
Geography
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