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
23% to 35% 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): "NON-LEADERSHIP / NON-TECHNICAL 23% Contingent Contingent Recruiting Fee"
Guarantee · months
12 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): "TruPath guarantees executive placements for one year."
All published terms
Firm type
Staffing and Direct Hire
"TruPath offers both contingency and retained search services." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Fee model
Both
"TruPath offers a contingent search for lower-level placements within your organization. Higher-level searches are secured with retained search." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Minimum fee
Not published
Payment timing
For contingent searches, the fee is due upon placement. For retained searches, partial payment is due to initiate the search.
"For contingent searches, the fee is due upon placement. For retained searches, partial payment is due to initiate the search." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Guarantee conditions
One-time replacement; for any reason within the first year.
"If the candidate does not work out for any reason within the first year, TruPath will do a one-time replacement for FREE." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Exclusivity
Exclusive Required
"TruPath operates on an exclusive basis to fill critical roles that will have a significant impact on your company performance." · Source(opens in a new tab)
Publishes results
Not stated
Specialties
General Administration; Electrical Engineers; Call Center Team Leaders; Outbound Customer Service; Project Managers; Manufacturing; Information Technology; Call Center; Customer Service; Finance
"Types of Direct Hire Searches: General Administration Electrical Engineers Call Center Team Leaders Outbound Customer Service Project Managers Sales Professionals Business Development Manufacturing Assembly" · Source(opens in a new tab)
"Types of Organizations: Manufacturing Information Technology Call Center Customer Service Finance Engineering Scientific Computer Aided Drafting" · Source(opens in a new tab)
Time to fill stated
Not stated
Geography
National
"TruPath is a national recruiting firm that partners with clients across the United States." · Source(opens in a new tab)
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