How much a recruiter or recruitment firm charges will always be on the short list of things clients will want to know. After all, businesses must keep an eye on their budget and watch their bottom line! There are two typical ways that recruitment agencies charge for their services – a retainer or a percentage fee.

The latter is based on starting salary of the candidate and is payable once the candidate is recruited while a retainer is more like a flat fee for their services up front with a remaining balance paid at a later date. Successful recruiters always provide clear pricing schemes to their clients.