Transparent, Fair, and High-Value Recruitment Pricing for Employers
At 9cv9 Recruitment Agency, we believe in full transparency. No hidden fees. No unexpected charges. No unclear cost structures.
This page outlines exactly how our pricing works, including:
Recruitment Fee Percentage
Retainer Deposit Amount
What Is Included
Replacement Guarantee
Payment Terms
Discounts
This helps employers and HR leaders make fast, informed decisions with full clarity.
9cv9 offers two main pricing models, depending on your hiring needs:
You only pay when you successfully hire a candidate sourced by 9cv9.
Fee Range:
👉 10% of the hired candidate’s annual gross salary
👉 Paid in 2 stages:
Retainer Deposit (Upfront)
Hiring Fee (Upon the candidate’s onboarding date/first day of working)
Suitable For:
General roles
Non-executive positions
Companies hiring occasionally
A premium model where you become our top, high priority and urgent client. Ideal for urgent, complex, or hard-to-fill roles.
Fee Structure:
👉 25% of the hired candidate’s annual salary
👉 Paid in 2 stages:
Retainer Deposit (Upfront)
Hiring Fee (Upon the candidate’s onboarding date/first day of working)
Suitable For:
Senior / leadership roles
Technical or specialised roles
Confidential headhunting
Urgent high-priority positions
Companies needing deep market mapping
To activate a recruitment partnership with 9cv9, each employer pays a Yearly Retainer Deposit.
(depending on hiring volume, industry, and partnership level)
Fully Deductible from future successful recruitment invoices
Valid for 12 months from the payment date
Non-refundable
Required to unlock priority sourcing
Used to allocate recruitment resources & premium tools
Client onboarding & company verification
Job intake meeting with talent consultants
Recruitment team allocation
Job listing + talent sourcing setup
Dedicated account manager provisioning
Access to 9cv9’s tech-powered talent matching engine
Premium job board + CV database usage
Account activation for the year
Because recruitment requires early investment:
Talent research
AI scanning
Job marketing
Screening workflows
Recruiter hours allocation
The deposit ensures fairness, commitment, and priority execution.
Further hiring from the client requires the top-up of the retainer deposit to its original amount.
| Feature | Normal Recruitment | Premium Recruitment (Priority Search) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Structure |
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| Fee Percentage | 10% of annual salary | 25% of annual salary | ||||||
| Yearly Retainer Deposit | Required (Can be deducted from final invoice) | Required (Can be deducted from final invoice) | ||||||
| Payment Timing | Retainer upfront, balance upon hiring | Retainer upfront, balance upon hiring | ||||||
| Suitable For | Standard roles, junior to mid-level positions | Senior, specialised, urgent, or confidential roles | ||||||
| Candidate Delivery Speed | Fast | Fastest (priority queue) | ||||||
| Recruiter Priority Level | Standard priority | Top priority (dedicated team) | ||||||
| Talent Market Mapping | Basic | Advanced, deep research | ||||||
| Headhunting / Outreach | Standard sourcing | High-intensity headhunting | ||||||
| Role Exclusivity | Optional | Optional | ||||||
| Replacement Guarantee | 90 days | 180 days | ||||||
| Dedicated Account Manager | Included | Included + extended support (24/7) | ||||||
| Tech Talent Matching Engine | Included | Included | ||||||
| Number of Shortlisted Candidates | Standard shortlist | Curated shortlist of top-tier candidates | ||||||
| Confidential Hiring | Not standard | Fully supported | ||||||
| Best For Companies Who | Are mainly startups | Need specialised, executive, urgent, or confidential hires | ||||||
| Typical Use Cases | Marketing • HR • Operations • Admin • Junior Tech roles | CTO • Country Manager • Senior Engineers • Finance Director |
Every recruitment fee includes full end-to-end hiring services:
Top HR and Recruitment Consultants all over the world
Industry-specific research on talent availability and salary.
Proprietary 9cv9 technology for high-precision matching.
Combination of human intelligence + tech.
Ensures acceptance success.
Free replacement if candidate leaves within guarantee period.
*Additional third-party fees may apply. 9cv9 works with state and county courts, DMVs, industry databases, and other third parties to complete your background checks.
9cv9 offers One free replacement if the hired candidate leaves within these windows:
180 calendar days
Guarantee is activated only after full recruitment fee payment. If the replaced candidate leaves, there shall be no further free replacement. The one free replacement guarantee does not apply if the candidate is terminated or fired from the company.
If you hire 20 or more candidates per year, you may qualify for:
Reduced 10% fees on your next hiring invoice.
Priority candidate sourcing
Annual Salary: USD 20,000
Fee Percentage: 10%
Total Fee: USD 2,000
Retainer Deposit: USD 3,000
Final Invoice After Deduction: USD 0 (If the retainer deposit is being utilised)
Annual Salary: USD 50,000
Fee Percentage: 10%
Total Fee: USD 5,000
Retainer Deposit: USD 3,000
Final Invoice: USD 2,000 (If the retainer deposit is being utilised)
Annual Salary: USD 120,000
Fee Percentage: 10%
Total Fee: USD 12,000
Retainer Deposit: USD 3,000
Final Invoice: USD 9,000 (If the retainer deposit is being utilised)
You know the exact cost upfront.
Guaranteed recruiter allocation.
Faster hires with higher quality.
Hire locally or overseas.
Tech, finance, engineering, healthcare, sales, operations, and more.
We are here to help you find the right staffing solutions for your needs. Whether you are a company looking to hire top talent or a candidate seeking your next career opportunity
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