Free tool

Recruitment Fee Calculator (Australia)

Turn any recruiter's fee percentage into the actual dollar figure. Works for any agency's terms, not just mine.

Updated July 2026

Fee basis: $176,800 (base + super + car allowance)

My published rates

Recruitment fee (ex GST)

$26,520

Calculated on base + super + car allowance. Many agencies calculate on total package including commission and bonuses, which produces a larger fee from the same percentage. Check what your recruiter's percentage is applied to.

Context

I've heard of terms anywhere from 10% to 25%, and most agencies won't publish where they sit. Punch in both ends and see what the cheapest and the most expensive would actually cost you. The percentage matters less than what it's applied to. My full terms, including the basis, guarantee, and payment schedule, live at /fees.

For the difference between engagement types, see how retained, exclusive and non-exclusive engagements actually differ.

And if you're weighing the fee against the risk, see what a mis-hire costs, calculated the same way.

Want the fee conversation to take fifteen minutes instead of three meetings?

My terms are published. No haggling, no surprise line items, no per-role negotiation.