Cost Savings Calculator

Calculate your potential savings from reverse recruiting.

A longer job search costs more than you might think. This calculator helps you visualize the real financial impact by comparing a self-directed search against reverse recruiting support. Adjust the timeline and compensation to match your situation — then explore providers that fit your budget.

Pricing reality check: a reputable reverse recruiter should not charge more than $3,000/month. Anything above that is overpriced — full stop.

Target annual salary$120,000

Self-directed search (months)6 mo

Reverse recruiting search (months)3 mo

Reverse recruiting monthly fee$1,500/mo

We cap this at $3,000/month on purpose. No legitimate reverse recruiter should charge more than that — anything higher is overpriced. For flat-fee programs, divide the program total by the number of months.

Estimated outcome

$25,500

Potential savings vs. a self-directed search.

Income lost — self search$60,000

Income lost — reverse search + service$34,500

Monthly opportunity cost$10,000

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