Pricing Model
Why do staffing agencies charge monthly rates instead of hourly for remote developers?
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Staffing agencies charge monthly instead of hourly because they sell full-time, long-term team members—not ad-hoc freelance time:
•Full-time allocation - Developers work 160-170 hours/month exclusively for one client
•All costs bundled - Salary, benefits, taxes, equipment, and retention programs in one fixed monthly fee
•No extra fees - Recruitment, finder, or replacement fees absorbed into the rate
•Stability attracts talent - Top performers prefer stable arrangements over freelance marketplaces
Typical rates for seniors: $7,500-$10,000/month (~$80k-100k/year) depending on seniority and stack.
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